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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 77,291 | $3,845,000 | 3,547$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 648 | $73,000 | 76$ |
| Totals | 2 | 84,409,920 | 77,939 | $3,918,000 | 3,623$ |
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Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Benedikt XVI was the pope for whom Angelo Gugel worked briefly before retiring.
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Germany:
Benedikt XVI is the later title of Joseph Ratzinger, who was involved in the case.
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Slovenia:
Pope Leon XIV referenced the words of the late Pope Benedict XVI during his address.
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Switzerland:
Pope Leo XIV referenced the words of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, during his Christmas Eve Mass.
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Luxembourg:
Pope Leo XIV referenced the words of the late Pope Benedict XVI during his Christmas message.
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Denmark:
Pave Leo quotes the former Pope Benedikt XVI, who lamented that the world does not care for children, the poor, or foreigners.
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Norway:
Benedikt XVI emerged as a conservative figure who increasingly acted as a brake on reforms initiated by the council.
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Switzerland:
Benedikt XVI is mentioned as the author of an unfinished teaching that Leo XIV builds upon.
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Slovenia:
Benedikt XVI. also frequented Castel Gandolfo during his papacy.
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Luxembourg:
Benedikt XVI was remembered as a very fine person during his interactions with Maurizio.
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