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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 2 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 7,363 | $76,000 | 130$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 31,438 | $48,000 | 53$ |
| Bolivia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 10,788 | $40,000 | 37$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 10,728 | $82,000 | 49$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,497 | $350,000 | 148$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,270 | $89,000 | 51$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,219 | $108,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 10 | 141,713,154 | 95,303 | $793,000 | 512$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ecuador:
Benedicto XVI had shocked the world by announcing his resignation days before Francisco's election.
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Bolivia:
Benedicto XVI is one of the popes featured in 'Los dos Papas', facing the demands of the modern world.
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Venezuela:
Benedicto XVI was the 265th pope and the first to resign in 598 years.
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Panama:
Pope Benedicto XVI described Antoni Gaudí as a 'genius architect and consistent Christian' during his visit to Spain.
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Dominican Republic:
Pope Benedicto XVI described Antoni Gaudí as a 'genius architect and consistent Christian' during his visit to Spain.
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Colombia:
Pope Benedict XVI, who passed away on December 31, 2022, was cited by Pope Francis regarding the importance of suffering.
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Bolivia:
Pope Francisco cited his predecessor, Benedicto XVI, in his message about suffering.
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Panama:
Pope Benedict XVI, who passed away in 2022, was cited by Pope Francisco regarding the importance of suffering.
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Venezuela:
Pope Francis cited his predecessor, Benedict XVI, in his message about suffering and humanity.
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Guatemala:
Benedicto XVI resigned due to age and fragility, which was mentioned in the context of Pope Francisco's health.
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