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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 4 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +20% | 38,005,238 | 77,893 | $1,700,000 | 3,484$ |
| United States | 2 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 133,886 | $21,000,000 | 8,494$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.50 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,765 | $2,700,000 | 1,462$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,156 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 886 | $54,000 | 18$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 302 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,796 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,470 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 14 | 558,191,553 | 316,533 | $25,742,600 | 13,613$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Pope John Paul II's trip to Ireland was mentioned in relation to Edna O'Brien's appearance on Question Time.
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Canada:
People stand in front of the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital.
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Tanzania:
Pope John Paul II was treated at Gemelli hospital many times during his long papacy.
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United Kingdom:
Russell Watson has performed for the late Pope John Paul II.
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United Kingdom:
Pope John Paul II was treated at the Gemelli Hospital around 10 times during his pontificate.
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United States:
Pope John Paul II was the subject of Sinead O’Connor's controversial act on 'S.N.L'.
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Canada:
Nuns sit next to a statue of Pope John Paul II in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome.
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Canada:
Sinéad O’Connor shredded a photograph of Pope John Paul II in protest against the Catholic Church.
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Belarus:
Pope John Paul II is quoted saying 'Do not be afraid', emphasizing the importance of not fearing the people's voices.
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Canada:
Gemelli hospital is known especially for treating the late Pope John Paul II often during his long papacy.
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