The Church Plays an Important Role in Preserving Croatian Identity

The President of the Croatian Civic Initiative and Member of the Parliament of Montenegro, Adrijan Vuksanović, met with the Archbishop of Zagreb and President of the Croatian Conference of Bishops, Msgr. Dražen Kutleša, at the Archbishop's Palace in Zagreb.

They discussed the social, historical, and cultural conditions in Montenegro, with a special focus on the lives and activities of Catholics in the Diocese of Kotor. Special attention was paid to the role of the Catholic Church in preserving faith, cultural heritage, and Croatian identity, especially in areas where Croats are a minority population. The importance of maintaining connections among the faithful, cultural institutions, and the national community was emphasized, alongside bearing witness to the values that have shaped the Bay of Kotor region for centuries.

Vuksanović thanked Archbishop Kutleša for his spiritual closeness and the support he provides to Catholics in the Diocese of Kotor, highlighting the importance of the Church as a place of unity, identity preservation, and a permanent bond between the Croatian people in Montenegro and Croatia.

Source: HGI