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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 5.33 | 0.27% | +20% | 46,754,778 | 153,714 | $1,400,000 | 4,603$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,712 | $82,000 | 76$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,553 | $350,000 | 320$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,175 | $54,000 | 49$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 6,455 | $38,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 7 | 126,159,498 | 226,609 | $1,924,000 | 5,082$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Colombia:
Benedicto XVI is noted as a previous pope who visited Turkey.
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Uruguay:
Benedicto XVI also referred to Turkey as a 'natural bridge' and a 'crossroads' between cultures.
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Guatemala:
Benedict XVI, who participated in the discussions as a consulting theologian, opined that the term 'aggiornamento' is a fitting synthesis of Vatican II.
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Dominican Republic:
Benedicto XVI is portrayed in 'Los dos papas' as a rigid leader burdened by scandals.
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Argentina:
Pope Benedict XVI invited the youth to become saints during the beatification of John Henry Newman.
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Ecuador:
Pope Benedict XVI beatified Sister María Troncatti during his pontificate.
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