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 (97 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 4 | 5.50 | 0.46% | +20% | 625,978 | 3,446 | $73,000 | 402$ |
| Germany | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 80,138 | $3,845,000 | 3,678$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,224 | $700,000 | 989$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +10% | 4,105,267 | 2,933 | $68,000 | 49$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,974 | $56,000 | 53$ |
| Totals | 11 | 99,248,747 | 100,715 | $4,742,000 | 5,171$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Benedikt XVI is mentioned in the context of a past consistory where he unexpectedly resigned.
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Germany:
Benedikt XVI unexpectedly announced his resignation during a consistory in 2013, raising questions about Pope Francis's future.
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Luxembourg:
Benedikt XVI unexpectedly resigned during a consistory in February 2013.
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Luxembourg:
The announcement of a consistory by Pope Francis sparked speculation about a potential resignation, reminiscent of Benedict XVI's unexpected resignation in 2013.
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Croatia:
Benedikt XVI, who resigned in 2013, was the first pope to do so in 600 years and passed away in 2022.
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Slovenia:
Pope Benedikt XVI. did not receive treatment at the Gemelli hospital during his papacy.
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Luxembourg:
Benedikt XVI is mentioned as the predecessor of Pope Francis who resigned for health reasons.
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Croatia:
Pope Franjo referenced Benedikt XVI as an example of a pope who did not resign despite health issues.
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Switzerland:
Benedikt XVI resigned from the papacy due to a lack of physical and mental strength.
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Switzerland:
Franziskus is the successor of Benedikt XVI, having been in office since March 2013.
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