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 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,717 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,923 | $110,000 | 59$ |
| India | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 714,658 | $2,900,000 | 1,502$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,388,425,194 | 720,298 | $3,025,000 | 1,575$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
Pope John Paul II is quoted saying, 'Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.'
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Slovakia:
Pope John Paul II is partially blamed in a Vatican report for appointing McCarrick as archbishop in 2000 despite the allegations against him.
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Jamaica:
Pope John Paul II was often praised for showing his suffering during his long bout with Parkinson’s disease.
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Bulgaria:
Gordievsky suggested that the Soviet military intelligence, rather than the KGB, may have played a role in the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in 1981.
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Ireland:
Pope John Paul II is referenced as a leader who has been in the Oval Office where the ivy was present.
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Kenya:
A balloon bearing an image of Pope Francis floats by the statue of late Pope John Paul II.
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Greece:
Pope John Paul II made statements against IVF shortly after Louise's birth.
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Kenya:
Dozens of children including scouts from a Catholic group stood at the foot of a statue of Pope John Paul II at the hospital's entrance.
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Ireland:
Pope John Paul II asked us to adopt an attitude of social solidarity with the whole human family.
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Canada:
A person kneels down near the statue of late Pope John Paul II.
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