The Voice of the suffering and persecuted​

The bishop expressed his determination that his priority, rather than the rebuilding of the cathedral, was to ensure the return of the Christian population that had fled the fighting.

“For a country that has been painfully hit by the legalization of abortion, the papal visit brings renewed hope to the lives of Christians."

“The efforts of the Churches to recreate a stable and peaceful environment for the local population have borne further fruit."

"The Church is certainly the most credible institution in the country and consequently finds herself in the line of fire. But it is necessary, because no one else dares to protest."

"There is reason to be seriously concerned for the future. If there were no more Croats left there, then there would also be no more Catholics."

“More than anything, the mission of the Church is to bring God to the people and proclaim the truth to them. We should not only give them bread and forget the soul. It is not enough to just do good deeds, we should not cheat the people of the grace ...

“He was still alive and, looking me in the eyes, he told me to take care of my younger sister and brother; and he gave me the keys to the church gate and to our apartment. I will always remember his smile right before he died."

“Everyone who is helping to rebuild there is investing their personal courage and vision for the future. That is the foundation for rebuilding relations between people.”

"The deep certainty of our faith, that Jesus is with us in a particular manner when our life is most closely conformed to his cross, is the source of an extraordinary strength and confidence, so that those situations that would otherwise have been a source of endless desolation have now ...

“We need your prayers, not just at Christmas time, but all year round because the risk is always there.”