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 |
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| Italy | 2 | 8.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 110,031 | $2,000,000 | 3,640$ |
| Totals | 2 | 60,461,826 | 110,031 | $2,000,000 | 3,640$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Benedetto XVI was a significant figure in the Catholic Church and the subject of Gänswein's recent book.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI is described as a great lover of music and an excellent pianist.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI allowed groups of Anglicans to return to the Catholic Church through the Anglicanorum coetibus.
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Italy:
Benedetto XVI had worked on the first encyclical of Papa Francesco.
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San Marino:
Benedetto XVI was involved in the 'Voli per la pace' event in 2012.
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Italy:
Camillo Ruini was an important voice for the Church during the times of Benedict XVI.
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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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