Prime Minister Ivo Sanader received Cardinal Martino and informed him about the progress being made by the Republic of Croatia toward full membership in the European Union

In our laws, there are many loopholes that permit corruption. Clear legislation is necessary. It is necessary to create laws not for the immediate situation but laws that will have long-term value, that will represent and promote principles, stated the cardinal on the television program Dnevnik plus.

The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church emphasized that he supports improved cooperation between the Catholic Church and the Serbian Orthodox Church and added that the Serbian Orthodox Church, besides its own churches, will also assist in the rebuilding of Catholic churches, monasteries and convents that were destroyed during the war

It is cautioned that Croatia, burdened by foreign debt and pressure from international institutions, could adopt ill-advised legal solutions in connection with the privatization of the water supply system.

The archbishop of Zagreb, Cardinal Josip Bozanić, ordered the visitation of Caritas by a decree dated July 14, 2005. The visitation began on August 1, 2005 and continued until November 27.

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The delegation emphasized the very good ecumenical relations with the Catholic Church and expressed the hope of meeting with the Prime Minister in the near future in order to resolve legal matters regarding property.

Throughout the day, the faithful streamed to the cathedral to pray at the grave of the Blessed Alojzije Cardinal Stepinac.