CROATIAN CATHOLIC PRIMATE BEGINS TALKS IN VATICAN

( Editorial: --> 9245 ) ROME, Sept 9 (Hina) - The forthcoming visit by Pope John Paul II to Croatia and the fourth agreement between Croatia and the Catholic Church were the key topics of talks which Zagreb Archbishop Josip Bozanic began on Wednesday with the Holy See's heads in the Vatican. Bozanic will more than likely discuss the Pope's visit to Croatia scheduled for October 2 to 4, and most especially about the beatification of the late Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac on October 3 in Marija Bistrica. It is expected that a fourth agreement between Croatia and the Church amongst Croats regarding some economic issues could be signed during the Pope's visit to Croatia. Archbishop Bozanic is expected to discuss this issue while in Rome. The agreement should determine that the state should return property belonging to the Church. Also to be resolved is the issue regarding financial activities in which Croatian priests are involved with. It is expected that Archbishop Bozanic will remain in Rome until Friday. (Hina) sp jn /mbr 091753 MET sep 98