Benedikt XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as the pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. A German theologian, he was known for his conservative stance on many issues and his emphasis on traditional Catholic doctrine. After his resignation, he took the title Pope Emeritus and lived a life of relative seclusion until his passing in December 2022.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,173 | $700,000 | 499$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,682 | $56,000 | 45$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,724 | $34,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 3 | 12,619,758 | 9,579 | $790,000 | 575$ |
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Recent Mentions
Latvia:
Pope Benedict XVI attended a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony conducted by Mariss Jansons.
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Switzerland:
Seit der emeritierte Papst Benedikt XVI. nach seinem Rücktritt Ende Februar 2013 einige Zeit in dem Sommerdomizil unterkam.
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Slovenia:
Benedikt XVI enjoyed visiting Castel Gandolfo even after his resignation and retirement.
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Croatia:
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI in 2011 also led to traffic restrictions in Kajzerica.
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Croatia:
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI in 2011 also led to traffic restrictions in Kajzerica.
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Germany:
Benedikt XVI was a notable figure from the same region as Unterstöger.
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Switzerland:
Benedikt XVI. wrote theological works in Castel Gandolfo and lived there for several months after his resignation.
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Slovenia:
Pope Benedict XVI lived at the Castel Gandolfo residence for some time after resigning.
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Switzerland:
Benedikt XVI warned about the weakening sense of responsibility for creation in his encyclical 'Caritas in veritate'.
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Switzerland:
Pope Benedict XVI was related to former world-class footballer Paul Breitner.
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