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Church in Croatia

Is Croatia’s Catholic Church facing a ‘Spotlight’ moment?

The backlash is growing over a decision to appoint a priest previously jailed for abusing a minor to oversee two parishes

Luke Coppen
Feb 12, 2025
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A prominent Croatian archbishop is at the center of a growing storm over his handling of a clerical abuse case.

Archbishop Zdenko Križić, O.C.D., Archbishop of Split-Makarska, Croatia.Screenshot from @Splitskomakarskanadbiskupija YouTube channel.

Archbishop Zdenko Križić, the Archbishop of Split-Makarska since September 2023, is facing intense criticism o…

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