Cardinal Dominik Duka, the emeritus Archbishop of Prague and one of the Czech Republic’s most prominent churchmen, has died at the age of 82.
The Archdiocese of Prague announced that the cardinal passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning, following several days in hospital where his condition had been described as serious.
On Saturday, the Archdiocese confirmed that Cardinal Duka had again been hospitalised, asking for prayers “that the Lord may grant him strength, peace and consolation in this time of trial.” In a statement issued at 3am today, it said: “The Lord of life called the emeritus Archbishop of Prague, Cardinal Dominik Duka, to eternity. May the infinitely merciful God open His arms to him and fill him with His love and bliss.”
