Prague archbishop Přibyl receives the pallium from Pope Leo XIV, symbol of service to the faithful

The new Archbishop of Prague, Stanislav Přibyl, today received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The pallium is a ceremonial liturgical vestment worn by senior Church leaders and symbolizes an archbishop's pastoral authority and service to the faithful.

The presentation took place during Mass in St. Peter's Basilica as part of the feast celebrating Saint Peter and Saint Paul. It is a long-standing tradition for the Pope to bless pallia on this feast day for metropolitan archbishops appointed during the previous year. This year, the Pope blessed pallia for 35 metropolitan archbishops from around the world.

Archbishop Přibyl is now the second current pallium bearer in the Czech Republic. The other is Josef Nuzík, who received the pallium in 2024 from the late Pope Francis.