Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as the head of the Catholic Church from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years. His papacy was marked by efforts to address the Church's sexual abuse scandals and promote interfaith dialogue, but he faced significant criticism for his handling of these issues. Following his resignation, he took the title 'Pope Emeritus' and lived a life of relative seclusion within the Vatican.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 32,181 | $1,700,000 | 1,439$ |
| India | 2 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 535,357 | $2,900,000 | 1,125$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,638 | $180,000 | 102$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,446 | $21,000,000 | 3,835$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,334 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 8 | 1,895,409,205 | 697,220 | $28,543,000 | 7,270$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
The book portrayed the Vatican as a corrupt hotbed of jealousy, intrigue and underhanded factional fighting.
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India:
Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013 due to health concerns.
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United States:
Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation at a meeting of cardinals discussing canonization of saints.
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Canada:
Pope Benedict XVI's resignation is mentioned as a precedent for Pope Francis potentially resigning if he becomes unable to lead.
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India:
Francis has repeatedly insisted that he sees the papacy as a lifelong commitment, following in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI, who stepped down in 2013 due to deteriorating health.
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Kazakhstan:
Pope Benedict XVI has been using a Mercedes G-Class since 2007.
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United Kingdom:
Pope Benedict XVI was never admitted to the Gemelli Hospital during his papacy.
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Canada:
Francis has said he would consider it, after Pope Benedict XVI 'opened the door' to popes retiring.
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