Benedikt
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as the head of the Roman Catholic Church until his resignation in 2013. He is notable for being the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years, and he passed away in 2022, leaving a significant impact on the Church's modern history.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 628,066 | 571 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 628,066 | 571 | $5,500 | 5$ |
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Montenegro:
Benedikt is a local priest who has been involved in the community and the establishment of a spiritual center in Dragalj.
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Iceland:
Benedikt is the 21-year-old bonus son of Saga Ýrr Jónsdóttir.
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Switzerland:
Benedikt was elected in four ballots during the last conclave.
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Montenegro:
Pope Benedikt resigned in 2013 due to the Vatileaks scandal, leading to the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
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Serbia:
Benedikt resigned, leading to Papa Franjo's election as pope.
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Denmark:
Benedikt was Pave Frans' predecessor and was also dressed in white until his death in December 2022.
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Denmark:
The previous pope, Benedikt, resigned before Pave Frans became the head of over a billion Catholics.
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Slovakia:
K Veľkej Skalke sa viažu životné príbehy svätého Benedikta.
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Slovakia:
The life stories of Saint Benedikt are associated with the Great Skalka pilgrimage site.
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Switzerland:
Benedikt, a former pope, resigned for health reasons, raising speculation about Pope Francis's future.
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