Statement by Bishop Antun Škvorčević after the First Meeting of the Mixed Commission of Croatian and Serbian Experts on Blessed Alojzije Stepinac
The meeting was held in an atmosphere of good spirits, mutual respect and concern to discuss all the issues in a dignified and reasoned manner, without creating tension, aggravating divisions or spreading intolerance.
Požega, (IKA) – Upon returning from Rome after attending the first meeting of the Mixed Commission of the Catholic and Serbian Orthodox Churches entrusted with the task of jointly considering the role of Blessed Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac prior to, during and after World War II, Bishop Antun Škvorčević said that the meeting was held in an atmosphere of good spirits, mutual respect and concern to discuss all the issues in a dignified and reasoned manner, without creating tension, aggravating divisions or spreading intolerance, owing in great measure to the manner in which Fr. Bernard Ardura presided.
On July 12, the members of the Mixed Commission visited the Basilica of St. Peter and the Apostle’s tomb, where they remained in prayer, noting that the Feast of St. Peter was celebrated on that day according to the Julian calendar.