Pope will not visit Czech Republic next year

Pope Benedict XVI will not visit the Czech Republic next year as planned. The Pope's office has not accepted a personal invitation extended to him by Czech Cardinal Miloslav Vlk on the grounds that the proposed date is unsuitable, Lidovy Noviny newspaper reports. The Czech Bishops Conference has confirmed the information but declined to comment. The Czech Catholic Church will propose another term for the Pope's visit.

Author: Dita Asiedu