Pope Francis vs Benedict XVI
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Pope Francis Argentina · 1936–2025 60% · #4 in the world
- Benedict XVI Germany · 1927–2022 40% · #19 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Pope Francis over Benedict XVI, 60% to 40%. Pope Francis is #4 of the 148 leaders in the world ranking. Benedict XVI is #19, and #1 of the 8 from Germany.
Side by side
| Pope Francis | Benedict XVI | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #19 |
| Country | Argentina | Germany |
| Lived | 1936–2025 | 1927–2022 |