Answer: In 2009 while Pope Benedict XVI was Prague, he visited the famous Infant Jesus Of Prague statue. This statue originated in Spain and was brought to Prague by the Spanish Duchess Maria de Lucara, who married Vrastislav of Pernstejn in 1556. It was gifted to her daughter Polyxena of Lobkovic, who, eventually donated the statue to the monastery of Discalced Carmelites of Our Lady Victorious. From here the statue has a very interesting story which can be discovered by clicking on the links at the bottom of this page. It is a story worth reading!


Infant Jesus of Prague
Vatican Christmas Stamp 1968
Scott 664-667 (1968)


Travels of Pope Benedict XVI
Czech Republic - 2009
Scott 1457 (2010)


Pope Benedict XVI Visiting Infant Jesus Of Prague In 2009

See also
• Rev H. A. Phinney The Vatican Christmas Issue Of 1968 Vatican Notes Volume 17 Issue 4 Year 1969 Page: 6
• The History and Veneration Of The Infant Jesus Of Prague see: https://www.pragjesu.cz/en/the-history-and-veneration-of-the-prague-infant-jesus/