Visit of Pope 2009

Bishop Maly answered the question about what was the Holy Father's parting message. Benedict XVI said that he was leaving the country quite content with the reception he was given and with profound spiritual experience from the sacred places of the Czech Republic. Entire article ...

After three days of his visit to the Czech Republic, Pope Benedict XVI left for Rome. A farewell ceremony with the President and representatives of the Church as well as state took place before. Entire article ...

On Monday, Sept. 28, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the solemnity of St. Wenceslaus in Stará Boleslav, the place where the Czech patron saint had been martyred. Bishops from the Czech Republic as well as abroad were present together with many priests and some 50 thousand people, among them more than 15 thousand young people. Entire article ...

On Monday, Sept. 28, Holy Father Benedict XVI traveled to Stará Boleslav where he visited the basilica of St. Wenceslaus, prayed at the saint's relics and met retired priests. Entire article ...

On September 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., Father Frederico Lombardi offered a short briefing about the hitherto development of the papal visit. According to Lombardi, the Pope has expressed contentment about the way he has been received in the Czech Republic and a wish that the Czech Church be able to contribute more to the well-being of the Czech social and cultural life. He was also pleased by the friendly attitude of the Czech people. Entire article ...