ZAGREB ARCHBISHOP CELEBRATES EASTER MASS

ZAGREB, April 11 (Hina) - The Archbishop of Zagreb, Cardinal Josip Bozanic, celebrated the Easter Mass at the Zagreb Cathedral on Sunday.#L# Offering his best wishes for Easter, Bozanic wished that the faithful may spread Easter joy, goodness, unity and peace. He wished peace to the residents of Zagreb, especially those who suffer and live in poverty, to prisoners, the abandoned, refugees and all in need of help. He also extended his best wishes to members of the Catholic Church in Croatia and abroad, and all members of Christian churches, adding that this Easter was one of great ecumenism. "May today's holiday strengthen unity among Christ's followers," the Zagreb archbishop said. In his sermon, Bozanic recalled people living in countries affected by poverty and hunger, injustice and repression, hatred and violence, and terrorism and war and called for a prayer for world peace. The cardinal was assisted by some 20 priests, including Zagreb auxiliary bishops Josip Mrzljak and Vlado Kosic. Attending the service, among others, were representatives of the state authorities, including Parliament President Vladimir Seks and Jadranka Kosor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Family and War Veterans' Affairs and Inter-generation Solidarity. (Hina) rml