Pío XII
Pío XII, born Eugenio Pacelli, served as Pope from 1939 to 1958 during a tumultuous period that included World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. Known for his diplomatic efforts during the war, he has been a controversial figure due to his silence on the Holocaust. He is credited with promoting the Church's social teachings and the importance of human dignity. Pío XII famously prepared a letter of resignation in case of capture during the war, demonstrating his awareness of the precarious political climate of his time.
Born on Mar 02, 1876 (149 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,442 | $350,000 | 147$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,435 | $2,000,000 | 643$ |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 6.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 12,964 | $14,000 | 27$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 18,078 | $48,000 | 31$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,308 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 6 | 195,074,711 | 93,225 | $2,916,000 | 1,073$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Argentina:
Pío XII went out to the streets of Rome to console and help the neighbors during the bombings.
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Venezuela:
Pío XII was elected Pope during one of the most difficult papacies in history due to World War II.
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Nicaragua:
Pío XII is mentioned for having made in pectore appointments during his papacy.
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Uruguay:
Pío XII is noted for having made in pectore appointments during his papacy.
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Italy:
Pio XII had a plan for resignation during the Nazi occupation, which Francesco mentioned in his discussion.
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Colombia:
Pope Pius XII wrote a resignation letter as a precaution during World War II in case of being captured.
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