The Mass of Beatification was presided over by the Special Envoy of Pope Francis, Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
The Council members are astonished by the fact that the observation was not accepted that the sustainability of marriage is important not only for the good of children but also for spouses and the entire society, and a clear emphasis on the priority of the preservation of marriage is lacking, both in the preventive and curative senses.
On the decision by the Government of the Republic of Croatia to revise the Law on Judicial Cooperation with the Member Countries of the EU after all the member countries had signed the Treaty of Croatia's Accession
Looking up at the cross of Christ, in a constant relationship with the living and present Christ, opening our hearts and minds to him in personal and community prayer, we learn to see things in a new way and understand their true meaning. As believers, individually and as the Church, we must not remain merely active observers but must also be responsible in our actions. Commitment to religious freedom in our country is commitment to the person, his dignit, as well as genuine democracy in society and the state, said Cardinal Bozanić.
The bishops expect an explanation of a statement made by the Prime Minister and seek an apology for this insult, slander and damage to their reputation. Concern was expressed due to the abolishment of the autonomy of the Religious Program on Croatian Television (HTV).