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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 6 | 6.83 | 0.37% | +60% | 28,435,943 | 166,658 | $48,000 | 281$ |
| Colombia | 4 | 5.25 | 0.22% | +40% | 50,882,884 | 154,693 | $350,000 | 1,064$ |
| Peru | 3 | 6.33 | 0.17% | +30% | 32,971,846 | 73,733 | $230,000 | 514$ |
| Paraguay | 2 | 8.50 | 0.10% | +30% | 7,132,538 | 9,714 | $38,000 | 52$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +30% | 5,094,118 | 3,471 | $62,000 | 42$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +40% | 10,847,910 | 9,742 | $89,000 | 80$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 3,473,730 | 2,080 | $54,000 | 32$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +40% | 11,673,021 | 8,707 | $40,000 | 30$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +30% | 46,754,778 | 33,341 | $1,400,000 | 998$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 23,663 | $450,000 | 236$ |
| Totals | 21 | 242,462,542 | 485,802 | $2,761,000 | 3,329$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
León XIV referenced the words of his predecessor Benedicto XVI regarding the Church's role in opening borders.
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Argentina:
Benedicto XVI accepted the resignation of Antonio Baseotto on May 15, 2007.
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Venezuela:
León XIV acknowledged that the world has given God up for dead, in line with Nietzsche, as noted by Benedicto XVI.
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Colombia:
Benedicto XVI's resignation led to the election of Pope Francis, who chose to embody simplicity and humility.
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Venezuela:
Benedicto XVI's resignation led to an unusual pontificate with two popes coexisting in the Vatican.
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Colombia:
The last pope to live in the Apostolic Palace before León XIV was Benedicto XVI.
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Venezuela:
Benedicto XVI's teachings are referenced as influential in the context of León XIV's papacy.
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Venezuela:
Benedicto XVI described the pontificate of León I as one of the most important in the history of the Church.
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Colombia:
The papacy of Benedicto XVI marked a change in the ceremony for the new Pope.
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Colombia:
The Catholic Church replaced the ancient papal coronation ceremony since the papacy of Benedicto XVI in 2005.
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