Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as Pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years, primarily due to health concerns.
Born on Apr 16, 1927 (97 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 7 | 5.57 | 0.16% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 227,191 | $1,500,000 | 2,365$ |
| United States | 2 | 5.50 | 0.04% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 133,886 | $21,000,000 | 8,494$ |
| Nigeria | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 176,037 | $448,000 | 383$ |
| Kenya | 2 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 93,434 | $106,000 | 184$ |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 3,280,815 | 1,306 | $19,000 | 8$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,693 | $180,000 | 103$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 73,668 | $170,000 | 311$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,204 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,301 | $530,000 | 226$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 718 | $73,000 | 84$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,613 | $340,000 | 159$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,470 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 22 | 992,228,138 | 823,956 | $24,911,000 | 12,608$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Benedict XVI's resignation during a consistory in 2013 has sparked speculation about Pope Francis's future.
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United States:
Benedict XVI was the first pope to resign in 600 years, which has led to speculation about Pope Francis's potential resignation.
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Sweden:
Benedict XVI was known for his fashion sense, including his elegant red shoes.
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Tanzania:
Pope Francis was elected pope on March 13, 2013, after the surprise resignation of Benedict XVI.
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Vietnam:
Benedict XVI was the first pope to resign in six centuries due to health reasons.
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Guatemala:
The story seeks to recreate the encounter between Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI.
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Nigeria:
Benedict XVI was the first pope since the Middle Ages to voluntarily step down due to health issues.
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Kenya:
Benedict XVI was the first pope since the Middle Ages to voluntarily step down, citing his ailing physical and mental health.
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Russia:
Benedict XVI voluntarily left the papacy and took the title of honorary pope before his death in December 2022.
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United States:
Benedict XVI resigned in 2013, setting a precedent for Pope Francis's potential resignation.
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