The Cardinal and Metropolitan urge the faithful to pray for peace, especially for the Christians suffering in Syria and Iraq, and those in authority to do everything in their power to avoid the further suffering of the population.

Eparchial Vicar Milan Vranešić recalled Don Živko speaking about unforgettable moments spent with the people of Žumberak, absorbing those foundations for life, which, he used to say, cannot be obtained through pretentious scholastics, physics or mathematics, but only from venerable mountain highland wisdom.

He will be remembered by generations of readers, admirers and parishioners.

He was a legend of Croatian journalism and a fearless champion of justice. We shall miss the vibrancy and determination with which he defended his positions.

"The late Don Živko, through his priestly service and many years of journalistic work in the launching and leading of Glas Koncila and the founding of the Catholic Press Agency—IKA—Zagreb, made an exceptional contribution to the Church among the Croatian nation."

One of the greatest names in Croatian journalism, the first editor-in-chief of our agency, has died in Zagreb at the age of 83.

I come with joy, without prejudice, and with an open heart to all the citizens of Croatia and Slovenia. I will be sincerely ready for dialogue with all who are well-intentioned. I will respect the freedom of all above all, and dialogue, forgiveness and reconciliation shall be the principles that I will try to apply in practice, because I profoundly believe that these are the values that spring from the very heart of Christ's gospel and affect each of us, but also all of us together, said the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitan.

It is impossible to deal with the structures of sin through populist and cosmetic measures, warned Cardinal Josip Bozanić in an interview for Večernji list

The Croatian bishops have decided to donate 12 million HRK in assistance to the flood victims. The bishops thank everyone who has participated in the campaign to help the victims and urge the faithful and all people of good will to continue contributing to the relief effort.