Local
City of Zadar Prepares Tender for Renovation of St. Donatus Church Roof Worth €1.3 Million
The City of Zadar has launched a preliminary consultation for the static rehabilitation of the roof of St. Donatus Church, with the Ministry of Culture securing €600,000.
Croatia
Woman from Dubrovnik Steals Money from Church Donation Box, Causing €90 in Damage
Police in Dubrovnik have completed an investigation against a 64-year-old woman who had been taking money intended for alms for months, with the last theft occurring on the feast day of August 15.
Croatia
Grlić Radman Receives Invitation to the Order of Malta, Ceremony in February 2027
The Foreign Minister, one of the wealthiest officials, will be knighted in Rome, with lobbying conducted through state and church channels, according to diplomatic sources.
Culture
Film About Van Gogh: Church Dismissed Him, Neighbors Wanted Him Committed
The acclaimed film 'Vincent: The Life and Death of Vincent van Gogh' airs on Channel 3, offering an intimate portrait of the artist through his letters and stirring controversy over his death.
Croatia
Seminary Abuser on Šalata Shielded Church Leadership for Years
Investigative journalism has uncovered a decade of sexual abuse and systematic cover-up within the Catholic Church in Croatia. The State Attorney's Office has launched an investigation.
Food
A River of Youth from 80 Countries Floods Medjugorje: 37th Mladifest Concludes with Dawn Mass on Krizevac Hill
Croatia
Church Leadership Denies Allegations: Proceedings Against Priest Not Yet Concluded
World
Pope Leo XIV in Assisi: Reject the Culture of Power
Croatia
Cross Returns to Karlovac Bell Tower After Years of Restoration
Croatia
Priest Accused of Abuse: Church Knew for Years
Novi list contacted all relevant institutions and bishops. The Croatian Bishops' Conference denies part of the allegations, the State Attorney's Office is conducting an investigation, and key figures remain silent or invoke the seal of confession.
Croatia
Archbishop Stepinac in 1938 on Love for One's People
In a speech to Croatian intellectuals, published in Hrvatska straža on March 29, 1938, Blessed Alojzije Stepinac explained how love for one's homeland and the Catholic faith are not mutually exclusive but complementary.
Croatia
Vatican Finds Priest Guilty, Croatian Bishops' Conference Delays Punishment
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith sent the investigation results and instructions for disciplinary proceedings back in April, yet the Croatian Bishops' Conference has not made a decision after more than three months.
Travel
Three Hidden Oases on the Brijuni Islands
Brijuni National Park hides a Mediterranean Garden, the Church of St. Germanus with untouched frescoes, and an ancient fish pond that has become a key habitat for marine life.
Crime
Pole Suspected of Three Crimes in Međugorje: Set Altar on Fire and Damaged Statue of Our Lady
Prosecutor's Office of BiH Took Over the Case of 31-Year-Old Bartłomiej Włodzimierz Krakowiak, Suspected by Police of Inciting Religious Hatred, Damaging Religious Objects, and Causing General Danger.
Culture
Josipa Lisac Thrills at Orsula, First String Instrument Workshop Opened in Dubrovnik
Concert of the Music Diva at the Packed Amphitheater and Historic Opening of the Workshop at the Church of Our Lady of Karmen Marked the Summer in Dubrovnik
Crime
Case of Pole Who Desecrated Medjugorje Shrine Moves to State Prosecutor's Office
Following overnight incidents, the prosecutor's office confirms it is taking over the case and announces a motion for detention. Condemnations come from Krišto, Palić, and others.
Local
Zagreb State Attorney's Office Confirms: We Are Handling the Abuse Case at the Šalata Seminary; Tomić: 'His Brothers Are More Odious'
The case of sexual abuse of a young man from the 2000s has received official action following last week's media revelation. A columnist for Slobodna Dalmacija harshly called out priests who remained silent for years.
Local
Suspect Arrested for Desecration in Medjugorje: Local Ivo Ran Barefoot and Jumped on Fugitive
Police arrested a man near Cerno after locals recognized the suspect for the morning vandalism; harsh condemnations and calls for prayer come from Croatia.
Croatia
Lovren condemns attack on statue of Our Lady in Medjugorje
An unknown perpetrator desecrated the statue of Our Lady and set fire to the outdoor altar of St. James Church, with reactions coming from the Croatian political scene and a former national team player.
Crime
Pole suspected of vandalism in Medjugorje
Polish national suspected in the act was arrested near Ljubuški, with locals assisting in the operation.