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 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 20,591 | $26,000 | 83$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 5,470 | $38,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 2 | 13,618,739 | 26,061 | $64,000 | 112$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
The last pope to visit Lebanon was Benedicto XVI in September 2012.
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El Salvador:
Pope Benedict XVI's tenure also faced criticism for its stance against liberation theology, which Romero advocated.
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Guatemala:
Pope Benedict XVI named doctors Saint John of Avila and Saint Hildegard of Bingen.
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Peru:
Benedicto XVI presided over the inauguration of the XXVI Catholic World Youth Day in Madrid in 2011.
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Argentina:
Benedicto XVI, the predecessor of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, expressed his devotion and obedience to the new Pope.
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Mexico:
Benedicto XVI was the pope during the Vatican's apostolic visit to the Legionaries of Christ.
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Guatemala:
Benedicto XVI emphasized the balance between prayer and action.
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Bolivia:
Benedicto XVI retired to Castel Gandolfo after resigning from the papacy.
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Panama:
Benedicto XVI retired to Castel Gandolfo after resigning from the papacy.
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Uruguay:
Benedicto XVI retired to Castel Gandolfo after resigning from the papacy.
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