Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI, the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, is noted for his theological writings and emphasis on the importance of love and solidarity in the world, particularly in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est, which advocates for a love that transcends national boundaries.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,692 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 4,692 | $5,100 | 5$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ireland:
Pope Benedict going to Auschwitz highlighted the importance of remembering the past.
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New Zealand:
He credits his sobriety and resilience for the later success of his acting career, which includes portraying figures such as Pope Benedict.
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Serbia:
Pope Benedict established an organic farm at the Castel Gandolfo palace.
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Greece:
Pope Benedict is noted for his distinctive red shoes, contrasting with the black shoes worn by Pope Leo XIV.
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Thailand:
Pope Benedict's resignation in 2013 led to changes in the tradition of destroying the Fisherman's Ring.
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Greece:
Pope Benedict is noted as the most conservative Pope before Francis.
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Greece:
Pope Benedict chose his name committed to peace and reconciliation as preached by Saint Benedict.
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Vietnam:
Pope Benedict was succeeded by Pope Francis, with Giovanni Battista Re involved in the election process.
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United Kingdom:
Pope Benedict was initially unfancied before being elected pope.
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United States:
Butorac believes the crowd numbers will be similar to those for Benedict’s funeral.
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