In their conversation, they spoke of the very good and friendly relationship between the Republic of Croatia and the Holy See.

"Cardinal Stepinac was a defender of the truth, to which he not only bore witness with his words and teachings, but for which he also gave his life. Therefore, we are pleased to state that his sanctity has already been confirmed by the process of beatification. The Catholic faithful in Croatia may venerate Stepinac as a beatus, invoke him as a friend of God and view him as a model and witness in our time."

Presentation of local initiatives to combat xenophobia and racism toward refugees

The celebration was led by Archbishop Stanislav Zore in concelebration with Bishop Josip Mrzljak, Slovenian and Croatian bishops and priests.

Zagreb, October 10 to 12, 2017

The motto of the main Eucharistic celebration, led by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, was "Christ today and always, our hope, allelulia!"