Benedetto XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. He is known for his theological writings and efforts to address the Catholic Church's modern challenges, as well as for his role in paving the way for a precedent of papal resignation.
Born on Apr 16, 1927 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 6.50 | 0.15% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 90,512 | $2,000,000 | 2,994$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 33,938 | 42 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 3 | 60,495,764 | 90,554 | $2,002,000 | 2,996$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Benedetto XVI, the former Pope, had a significant influence on Marcello Semeraro's career and was mentioned in the context of his relationship with Pope Francis.
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San Marino:
Pope Benedict XVI introduced the principle of gratuitousness in his encyclical 'Caritas in veritate', influenced by Don Oreste.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI is mentioned in relation to the confidential notes on Vatican scandals that Nuzzi received.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI, the emeritus Pope, addresses speculations about his resignation in a newly published letter.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI became Pope at the age of 78, making him one of the oldest to assume the papacy.
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Italy:
Benedict XVI resigned during a time of scandals within the Church.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI was accompanied by a crowd during his farewell on February 28, 2013.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI also prayed daily in the gardens of Castel Gandolfo.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI was the last pope to spend vacations at Castel Gandolfo.
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Italy:
The testament of Pope Benedict XVI is included in the discussion.
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