This would be the Pope’s third visit, as well as the most extensive, to the former Yugoslav country since its independence in 1991.
John Paul II will stay in Rijeka, a northwestern city, Monsignor Renato Boccardo told the press Monday. Monsignor Boccardo, who visited Croatia last week, is in charge of the Vatican’s preparations for the trip.
Over 80% of Croats are Catholics. John Paul II visited Croatia in 1994 and 1998.
