The influence of Ladislav Hucko on the Czech Church: an obituary
The influence of Ladislav Hucko on the Czech Church: an obituary
Prag, Tschechische Republik - With deep regret, the death of Ladislav Hucko, the former departure of the Greek Catholic Church in the Czech Republic, is announced. Hucko, who died on January 14, 2025 shortly before his 77th birthday in Prague, leaves a remarkable legacy that is closely linked to the eventful history of Czechoslovakia. Born on January 16, 1948, he grew up in a political climate that was characterized by oppression and persecution. After an eventful career as a physicist, he turned to theology and was appointed apostolic exarch in 2006. Hucko was also general secretary of the Czech Bishops' Conference from 2005 to 2011 and shaped the modern church life of his time, as was made as kathpress.at reported.
The change of the Czech Church
In the meantime, the Czech Church shows itself in a dramatic change that has been felt since 2015. After the turn of 1989, the church initially experienced an upswing and a lot of respect in society, including through active participation in democratic change. But since 2012 and especially after the 2015 refugee crisis, the course has changed significantly - the church has turned conservative views and at the same time accepted a sharp rhetoric against migration and diversity. This led to an increase in anticlanic mood and conflict within the community structures and between generations, consisting of different views and identity, such as the Uni-erfurt.deThe death of Ladislav Hucko falls into this time of upheaval when the Czech church is on a crossroads. While Hucko was one of the voices of renewal, today's church faces great challenges that are reinforced by social divisions and inner church debates. It remains to be seen how the Church will develop and whether it can take on the path of open reorientation, as specified by Pope Francis.
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