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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 42,160 | $450,000 | 420$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 44,025 | $1,400,000 | 1,318$ |
| Totals | 2 | 91,950,552 | 86,185 | $1,850,000 | 1,738$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Benedicto XVI left the papal apartment in February 2013, which has since deteriorated.
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Argentina:
Benedicto XVI emphasized truth in his papacy.
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Panama:
León XIV cited the words of Benedicto XVI, emphasizing the need for space for both God and man.
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Ecuador:
He cited the words of Pope Benedict XVI, which remind us that there is no space for God if there is no space for man.
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Peru:
Benedicto XVI's words remind us that there is no space for God on earth if there is no space for man.
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Guatemala:
Benedicto XVI deepened the understanding of God's humility in his Christmas homily in 2006.
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Spain:
The series references the consecration of the Sagrada Familia by Pope Benedicto XVI.
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Spain:
Benedicto XVI predicted that the future Church would be smaller and more militant.
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Paraguay:
Mons. Steckling referenced Benedicto XVI's teaching that reason alone cannot establish fraternity.
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Spain:
Benedicto XVI previously visited the Blue Mosque in 2006, where he engaged in a moment of prayer.
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