Vatican, June 4, 2003 (IKA) – On June 4, Pope John Paul II greeted the Croatian pilgrims assembled at the general audience as follows: “With words of welcome, I salute all of you, dear Croatian pilgrims! As you know, tomorrow I shall travel to your country. Rejoicing in this apostolic visit, when I shall be with the Croatian people, I commend myself to your prayers and bestow an apostolic blessing upon all of you from my heart. Until I see you again in Croatia! Praise be to Jesus and Mary!” said the Pope.