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KOENIGSTEIN, Germany, SEPT. 15, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Though Benedict XVI’s next apostolic visit will bring him to one of the most atheistic nations in Europe, many Czechs who describe themselves as nonbelievers still love the Infant Jesus of Prague, whom the Pope will visit on his first day in the Republic.
Prior Petr Sleich of the Carmelite monastery of the Holy Infant of Prague noted his countrymen’s affection for the Infant Jesus when he spoke last week with Aid to the Church in Need about the Holy Father’s trip to the Czech Republic this month.
“Many people are uncertain when it comes to God, but I wouldn’t say they have no faith,” he said, explaining that the aim of the papal visit is to focus people’s hearts and minds on Christ. “I am certain that many [Czechs] will yet become [the Infant Jesus’] friends!”
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Prior Petr Sleich of the Carmelite monastery of the Holy Infant of Prague noted his countrymen’s affection for the Infant Jesus when he spoke last week with Aid to the Church in Need about the Holy Father’s trip to the Czech Republic this month.
“Many people are uncertain when it comes to God, but I wouldn’t say they have no faith,” he said, explaining that the aim of the papal visit is to focus people’s hearts and minds on Christ. “I am certain that many [Czechs] will yet become [the Infant Jesus’] friends!”
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