Benedicto XVI
Benedicto XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as Pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. His papacy was marked by efforts to address the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis and promote interfaith dialogue. A theologian and scholar, Benedict emphasized traditional Catholic doctrine and was known for his conservative stance on various social and moral issues. His resignation was largely attributed to health concerns, and he spent his later years living in the Vatican as Pope Emeritus.
Born on Apr 16, 1927 (97 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 6 | 5.50 | 0.37% | +10% | 5,094,118 | 20,974 | $62,000 | 255$ |
| Guatemala | 4 | 5.75 | 0.27% | +10% | 17,915,568 | 53,698 | $82,000 | 246$ |
| Ecuador | 4 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 17,643,060 | 33,591 | $108,000 | 206$ |
| Dominican Republic | 3 | 6.33 | 0.21% | +10% | 10,847,910 | 24,570 | $89,000 | 202$ |
| Venezuela | 3 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 54,233 | $48,000 | 92$ |
| Nicaragua | 2 | 5.50 | 0.39% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 25,928 | $14,000 | 55$ |
| Uruguay | 2 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 4,616 | $54,000 | 72$ |
| Paraguay | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 7,132,538 | 7,688 | $38,000 | 41$ |
| Bolivia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.14% | +10% | 11,673,021 | 18,239 | $40,000 | 62$ |
| Spain | 2 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 37,568 | $1,400,000 | 1,125$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,442 | $350,000 | 147$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,229 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,742 | $76,000 | 84$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,485 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Totals | 35 | 298,865,100 | 345,001 | $3,066,000 | 2,879$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nicaragua:
He was the first pope of German origin in recent history.
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Spain:
Benedicto XVI is mentioned as a reference for the possibility of resignation due to health issues.
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Guatemala:
Benedicto XVI resigned in 2013, a historic event that set a precedent for future popes.
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Panama:
Pope Francisco's actions reminded of the consistory where Benedicto XVI announced his resignation from the papacy.
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Honduras:
Pope Francis recalled the consistory where Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy.
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Paraguay:
The article recalls the consistorium where Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy.
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Bolivia:
The article recalls the consistory where Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy.
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Peru:
Pope Francisco's actions reminded observers of the consistorium where Benedicto XVI announced his resignation from the papacy.
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Guatemala:
Benedicto XVI retired to a monastery in the Vatican for the last ten years of his life.
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Costa Rica:
Benedicto XVI's resignation in 2013 is recalled in the context of discussions about Papa Francisco's future.
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