The citizens of the Republic of Croatia, not only believers, will remember Pope John Paul II with profound respect and genuine gratitude as a great friend, recalling his three historical visits to our country, said the president of the Republic of Croatia.

Cardinal Bozanić will conduct a prayer vigil for the Holy Father in the Zagreb Cathedral on April 3, 2005, at 8 p.m., to which all the faithful of the city of Zagreb are invited

I believe that in the name of all the faithful of our diocese, I can say: “Holy Father, we were and remain proud of you, of Christ’s and Mary’s work in you among us!”

The last administrative act concluding a procedure that lasted many years for the beatification of the first layman of the Church among the Croats

Our Đakovo and Srijem Diocese is grateful for the unforgettable encounters in Osijek and Đakovo, for the powerful pastoral incentive to “live in a manner that is worthy of the calling to which we are called,” emphasized Bishop Srakić

We in the Zadar Archdiocese consider ourselves to be the heirs to that which the Pope bequeathed to us in his famous speech at the Forum, when he urged us, like Mary, to be open to the New Evangelization in our archdiocese. I am certain that we will try to live up to the Pope’s expectations.

Catholics are required "to make their evangelical contribution to the formation of our common European home." In this moment and situation, "the Church is called to proclaim the message of hope," emphasizes Cardinal Bozanić in his Easter Message.