Owl, or Phoenix?

"One of the casualties of the pandemic could be democracy if we do not safeguard our political culture. Right now, for instance, many governments are highly tempted to take the path of authoritarianism, even those that are supposedly democratic," says Arturo Sosa, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Pavel Ambros also addresses this topic in his latest book, introducing Czech readers to a rich debate: what will the Church look like in the post-Covid era? Practical advice and benchmarks for assessing the situation, including our recurring mistakes and illusions, serve as inspiration for everyone – whether they are active in the Church or standing on the sidelines. The pandemic has revealed a turning point for the future direction of both the Church and society here in the Czech Republic.