Jan Graubner - Bůh má smysl pro humor (rozhovor s Markem Šmídem) – Šmíd Marek (2023)

The book interview with the Archbishop of Prague and the Czech primate took place in the spring and summer of 2023 at the Archbishop's Palace in Hradčany. Historian Marek Šmíd conversed with Jan Graubner about his childhood, youth, and adolescence, his priestly formation, pastoral work during normalization, and activities at the head of the Olomouc and Prague archdioceses. Significant space is devoted to personal questions, focusing on his family, friends, beliefs, values, or personalities he respects, hobbies, and places close to his heart... The interview also examines the current situation and perspectives of the Catholic Church in a changing world, as well as the papacy of Pope Francis. ***** However, readers will primarily enjoy the informal, sincere, and heartfelt dialogue. Its depth and openness are due to both sides: Jan Graubner, thanks to clearly articulated positions that he was not afraid to uphold at any time and regardless of opposing opinions, his Christian humility, and last but not least, his sense of humor. And Marek Šmíd, as a respected and erudite historian and educator, professionally and personally connected to the history and present of the Catholic Church.