Friday, November 05, 2010

Government to form organizational committee for Pope´s visit

The government will form a committee that will organize the Pope’s visit to Croatia scheduled for next year, Prime Minister Kosor said.

Pope Benedict XVI’s arrival to Croatia is a historical event of great importance, she said.

"This is big and an important news for all of Croatian citizens, and for Croatia’s faithful."

President Ivo Josipovic said that Pope’s visit will also send a message to the European community.

"The visit of the Holy Father will be an additional encouragement to all of us to persevere in the reforms," Josipovic said adding that the visit will also be a "message to Europe that Croatia is a European country and that – with its culture, tradition and economy – will contribute to EU’s progress." 

SIC: CT/EU