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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 8.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 7,715 | $5,100 | 8$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,647 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 39,171 | $350,000 | 269$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 6,619 | $55,000 | 42$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,695 | $54,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 6 | 70,207,359 | 58,847 | $476,900 | 377$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Uruguay:
Zohran Mamdani quoted Pope John Paul II regarding the importance of football in a press conference.
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Ireland:
Pope John Paul II declared Pier Giorgio Frassati a Blessed in 1990.
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Ireland:
Pope John Paul II beatified Frassati in 1990, the penultimate step to sainthood.
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Colombia:
Pope John Paul II beatified Pier Giorgio Frassati in 1990 after a miracle was attributed to him.
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Serbia:
Karla Frači met Pope John Paul II during her career.
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North Macedonia:
Pope John Paul II initiated the beatification process for Majka Tereza two years after her death.
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Greece:
Pope John Paul II met Ronald Reagan in 1984 at Fairbanks International Airport.
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Serbia:
Pope John Paul II is mentioned as a significant figure depicted in photographs with Jeffrey Epstein.
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United Kingdom:
Pope John Paul II was one of the notable figures pictured with Epstein.
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United Kingdom:
Pope John Paul II wrote encyclicals in Castel Gandolfo.
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