"We are grateful to the Pope for his appeal to moderation and reconciliation added the metropolitan bishop . We should know that these events in Serbia are extremely meaningful: the need for a closer dialogue between the East and the West, between Christianity and Islam, between the different peoples. Vis-à-vis the latest events, we can say there has been no deep or preventative dialogue. There’s no mutual acquaintance yet, and our judgement of the historical facts are affected by this. Then dialogue helps prevent violence escalating". In the meantime, says mgr. Hocevar, "the Catholic minority is gathering in prayer right now. An Adoration has been planned for Saturday. A praying group has also been created for the blessing of Serbia. For months, the devotees have been meeting and praying for peace and justice in the country. There’s hope of doing something with the Orthodox brothers as well but the situation right now is still very emotional and this prevents any initiative".
