The Archdiocese of Prague (Latin: Archidioecesis Pragensis) is a Roman Catholic archdiocese in the Czech Republic with its seat in the Czech capital of Prague. Latin was the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... The Roman Catholic Church or Catholic Church (see terminology below) is the Christian church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, currently Pope Benedict XVI. It traces its origins to the original Christian community founded by Jesus Christ and led by the Twelve Apostles, in particular Saint Peter. ... In some Christian churches, the diocese is an administrative territorial unit governed by a bishop, sometimes also referred to as a bishopric or episcopal see, though more often the term episcopal see means the office held by the bishop. ... Nickname: Motto: Praga Caput Rei publicae Location within the Czech Republic Coordinates: Country Czech Republic Region Capital City of Prague Founded 9th century Government  - Mayor Pavel Bém Area  - City 496 km²  (191. ...

The diocese was founded in 973 as the Bishopric of Prague. It was elevated to an archbishopric on 30 April 1344. Miloslav Cardinal Vlk is the current archbishop. April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining. ... Events English king Edward III introduces three new gold coins, the florin. ... His Eminence Cardinal Vlk His Eminence Miloslav Cardinal Vlk (born May 17, 1932) is the head of the Czech Catholic Church, the archbishop of Prague, and was considered a papabile (i. ... In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop. ...

See also

• List of bishops and archbishops of Prague

External links

• Catholic-Hierarchy.org