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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 78,670 | $3,845,000 | 3,610$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,940 | $700,000 | 642$ |
| Totals | 2 | 92,438,564 | 86,610 | $4,545,000 | 4,252$ |
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Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Joseph Ratzinger reaffirmed the Catholic Church's stance against Freemasonry in 1983.
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Germany:
Joseph Ratzinger, the former Archbishop of Munich, was responsible for the transfer of Peter H. to Munich.
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Italy:
Leone XIV quotes Joseph Ratzinger to highlight the connection between welcoming God and welcoming humanity.
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Italy:
Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI and was predicted by Giulio Andreotti in his writings.
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Italy:
Joseph Ratzinger, also known as Benedetto XVI, was a prominent theologian and former pope.
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Spain:
Joseph Ratzinger, known as Benedicto XVI, spoke controversially about Islam during his papacy.
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Italy:
Joseph Ratzinger, as Cardinal, spoke about a 'new arianism' in the 1990s.
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Argentina:
Joseph Ratzinger, known as Pope Benedict XVI, spoke about the importance of becoming saints during Newman's beatification.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Ratzinger, also known as Pope Benedict XVI, is mentioned in relation to his influence on Giorgia Meloni's views on faith.
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Germany:
A German civilian discovered Joseph Ratzinger as a previous owner of a used VW Golf, which significantly increased its auction value.
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