Benedict XVI vs John Paul II
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Benedict XVI Germany · 1927–2022 49% · #19 in the world
- John Paul II Poland · 1920–2005 51% · #17 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks John Paul II over Benedict XVI by just 51% to 49%. John Paul II is #17 of the 148 leaders in the world ranking. Benedict XVI is #19, and #1 of the 8 from Germany.
Side by side
| Benedict XVI | John Paul II | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #19 | #17 |
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Lived | 1927–2022 | 1920–2005 |