Kauza nechceného vojenského biskupa Bomberu v korešpondencii medzi Svätou stolicou a Apoštolskou nunciatúrou v Prahe

Abstract

The presented study attempts a more detailed description of the reasons behind the dismissal of the field superior and military general vicar, Msgr. Josef Bombera. This church prelate fell out of favor after he visited Rome during the Hus celebrations in 1925 and paid his respects to the then Pope. In the historical context of its time, this act was considered by the government of Czechoslovakia as a betrayal of national ideas. From that moment on, the government tried to eliminate him. After reaching the service age, he was sent to pension, but from the point of view of the church, it was necessary to secure a proper place for bishop Bombera. After considering more or less suitable alternatives to Bombera was offered the post of provost of the canonry in Stara Boleslav. However, even against this appointment, the then government protested. However, the Holy See did not intend to be restricted by the Czechoslovak government. The looming deadlock was paradoxically ended by the sudden death of bishop Bombera.