The bishops urge priests, religious, all lay faithful and people of goodwill to pray fervently for peace in Ukraine and Iraq on Sunday, September 14, 2014, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Joint press conference held by Bishop Uzinić and Imam Herić of Dubrovnik – "Our intention is not to judge the political organizations, as we are religious communities, but to state clearly that some things being done in the name of God are not and cannot be in the name of God but are the betrayal of God. It is our clear intention to stand on the side of those who are victims and not on the side of those who are aggressors."

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.