Joseph Ratzinger
Joseph Ratzinger, known as Pope Benedict XVI during his papacy, served as a prominent theologian and cardinal before becoming pope in 2005. He was influential in the Catholic Church for decades, known for his intellectual rigor and conservative approach to theology. Ratzinger resigned in 2013, marking a significant moment in church history, and he remained a respected figure until his death 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,407 | $62,000 | 41$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 20,458 | $48,000 | 35$ |
| Poland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 37,846,611 | 19,478 | $595,000 | 306$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 19,092 | $230,000 | 133$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 22,703 | $1,700,000 | 1,016$ |
| Totals | 5 | 142,353,756 | 85,138 | $2,635,000 | 1,531$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Benedict announced that he was stepping down as the Successor of Peter, the Bishop of Rome.
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Peru:
Giovanni Pellielo spent time reading books by Joseph Ratzinger during the Rio 2016 Olympics.
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Costa Rica:
Joseph Ratzinger, also known as Pope Benedict XVI, was the successor of Pope John Paul II.
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Poland:
Joseph Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI, officiated at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
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Venezuela:
Joseph Ratzinger succeeded Juan Pablo II as Pope Benedict XVI.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Ratzinger was a close favorite for the papacy after the death of John Paul II.
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Guatemala:
Joseph Ratzinger, known as Benedicto XVI, resigned before his death.
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Venezuela:
He is known as Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned in February 2013.
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Italy:
Gherard Ludwig Müller is the curator of the complete works of Joseph Ratzinger.
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Mexico:
Joseph Ratzinger abdicated the papacy and became Pope Emeritus until his death on December 31, 2022.
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