Pope Francis vs Martin Luther King Jr.
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Pope Francis Argentina · 1936–2025 52% · #4 in the world
- Martin Luther King Jr. United States · 1929–1968 48% · #5 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Pope Francis over Martin Luther King Jr. by just 52% to 48%. Pope Francis is #4 of the 148 leaders in the world ranking. Martin Luther King Jr. is #5, and #1 of the 28 from the United States.
Side by side
| Pope Francis | Martin Luther King Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #5 |
| Country | Argentina | United States |
| Lived | 1936–2025 | 1929–1968 |