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Pope Francis rated as World’s Best Leader

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epa07344550 Pope Francis (R) arrives to lead a Holy mass in Zayed Sport City Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 05 February 2019. Pope Francis is visiting the United Arab Emirates from 03 to 05 February. EPA-EFE/LUCA ZENNARO

Pope Francis has been rated as the world’s best leader. This is according to Gallup International’s Annual Global Survey conducted in 55 countries.

Pope Francis has gained 56 percent, snatching first place from Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. They have been moved to second and third place respectively.

The countries where the pope is best rated are Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Spain and Mexico. He is negatively rated in only four countries: Pakistan, Serbia, Turkey and Azerbaijan.

via Rome Reports 

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