Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła in Poland, served as pope from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and played a crucial role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, particularly in his native Poland. Throughout his papacy, he emphasized interfaith dialogue, social justice, and the importance of human rights. His charismatic presence and extensive travels made him one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. He is also known for his forgiveness of Mehmet Ali Ağca, the man who attempted to assassinate him in 1981.
Born on May 18, 1920 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 606,483 | $1,119,000 | 2,481$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 76,118 | $720,000 | 650$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,306 | $190,000 | 170$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 33,938 | 40 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 739 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Totals | 7 | 436,992,237 | 725,561 | $4,737,000 | 4,617$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Guyana:
Pope John Paul II saw the Solidarity protests in Poland as a true revolution of personal dignity.
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San Marino:
Artur Prusak referenced Pope John Paul II during his speech to express gratitude.
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United Kingdom:
The first pope to officially enter a mosque was John Paul II, who made history when he visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus in 2001.
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Greece:
Pope Leo XIII mentioned feeling the same steps as Pope John Paul II during his visit.
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Indonesia:
Pope John Paul II was seriously injured in an assassination attempt by Mehmet Ali Agca in 1981.
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Indonesia:
Agca shot Pope John Paul II in May 1981.
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Turkey:
Pope John Paul II was the target of an assassination attempt by Mehmet Ali Ağca in 1981.
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Australia:
Pope John Paul II is referenced as a figure who might influence the game of rugby from heaven.
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United States:
Pope John Paul II worked ceaselessly to reorder relations between Christians and Jews.
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Russia:
Sachs mentioned the role of Pope John Paul II in the independence of Poland and the anti-communist movement 'Solidarity'.
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