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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,045 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,347 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,200 | $54,000 | 34$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 13,183 | $82,000 | 60$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 7,066 | $40,000 | 24$ |
| Totals | 5 | 42,471,205 | 28,841 | $314,000 | 214$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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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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Costa Rica:
The city had not received a pope since the visit of Benedicto XVI.
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Argentina:
Benedicto XVI's legacy was reversed by Francisco regarding the Latin Mass.
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Colombia:
Benedicto XVI delivered his last greeting as leader of the Catholic Church from this balcony.
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Mexico:
Benedicto XVI faced numerous scandals during his papacy, including those related to Marcial Maciel.
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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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