CROATIA: SPLIT: HUGE CROWD TURNS OUT TO WELCOME POPE JOHN PAUL II
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A huge throng of people waved flowers and small Vatican flags on Sunday to welcome Pope John Paul II to the centuries-old southern coastal town of Split in Croatia.
It is the last day of the Pope's visit to the Balkan state.
The city was draped in the Vatican's traditional yellow and white in preparation for an outdoor Mass that the Pope was to hold later on Sunday.
The Pope arrived in Split on Sunday to great pomp and ceremony.
He was greeted by local religious figures and managed to walk a few steps down the red carpet without assistance.
Hundreds of thousands of people arrived from across the country as well as from neighbouring Bosnia and Montenegro, which together with Serbia comprises Yugoslavia.
On Saturday evening, the border crossing between Croatia and Montenegro was opened for the first time since the 1991 Serbo-Croat war, allowing Croats from Montenegro to attend the Mass.
The Mass was to be held on a broad plateau overlooking the Adriatic Sea, and many pilgrims were headed to the Mass from their boats, anchored along the coast.
Some 80 percent of Croatia's 4.7 million population is Catholic, and the Vatican looks at the country as a Catholic bastion in the Balkans, amid Orthodox Christians and Muslims.
Also on Sunday John Paul was to visit St. Dujam Cathedral and spend time with the youth in the town, which is celebrating 1,700 years of existence.
For most Croats however, the highlight of the pope's three-day visit was Saturday's beatification of the controversial World War II cardinal, Alojzije Stepinac.
Roman Catholics hail Stepinac as a martyr, but many Serbs and Jews accuse
him of sympathizing with the Nazis.
Beatification is the last step before possible sainthood.
When the pope first visited Croatia in 1994, rebel Serbs still controlled the third of the country which they seized with Yugoslavia's backing.
Croatia retook these territories in 1995, but many Serbs fled the offensive, and the government is reluctant to see them come back.
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CROATIA: SPLIT: POPE CALLS FOR HELP FOR KOSOVAN ALBANIANS
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The Pope is urging the international community to provide what he calls timely help to ethnic Albanians in Kosovo.
Speaking in nearby Croatia, Pope John Paul II expressed what he calls anxious concern.
But he stopped short of mentioning the threatened NATO airstrikes against Serbs assaulting the Albanians in the Yugoslav province.
John Paul is on the final day of a visit to Croatia, where hundreds of thousands of the faithful have turned out to see him.
A bright autumnal day with the Adriatic a vast and glittering backdrop.
The scene could not have been more idyllic for the Pontiff as he arrived to celebrate Mass in the historic Croatian port of Split.
But behind the scenes things were not running so smoothly as overzealous police kept journalists away from the Pope mobile.
Pope John Paul II's message was primarily his usual one of peace, although it had extra resonance considering the current crisis in the region.
Not so long ago this area was bombarded by the Serb navy, and now the story is being repeated in nearby Kosovo.
The Pope called on the international community to assume its responsibilities, but stopped short of condoning air strikes.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
And how can we not recall with anxious concern the continuing tragedy taking place in the nearby region of Kosovo. May understanding, mutual respect, forgiveness and reconciliation at last take the place of violence and destruction. For this objective to be achieved may the international community, with a great sense of solidarity, not fail to provide its timely help.
SUPER CAPTION: Pope John Paul II
If the Pope pulled his punches, the audience certainly did not. They were almost unanimous in their support for affirmative action by NATO and its allies.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
The Holy Father wants peace, we want peace, we don't to have another war again.
SUPER CAPTION: Voxpop
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
The Pope's message is clear, the Kosovans should lead their own lives, everything that is imposed on them is a big injustice for those people.
SUPER CAPTION: Voxpop
Once again there appears to be uncertainty in the West while the Balkans are again at war.
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Croatian capital prepares for visit of Pope Benedict XVI
(3 Jun 2011) SHOTLIST
1. Wide of workers fixing audio system on stage
2. Wide of Ban Josip Jelacic Square where Pope Benedict XI will meet with Croatian youth on Saturday
3. Close of Croatian and Vatican flags, tilt up to lamppost
4. Police officers in the square
5. Priest chatting with musicians
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Filip Foretic, musician:
We are going to play a song for young people, a song - our song, a Croatian song, that we have been preparing for two months and it is going to be very, very, very good and very joyful.
7. Wide of trams passing through square
8. Tilt up of Cathedral Zagreb, banner wrapped around steeple reading (latin): Benedict who comes here (in the name of God)
9. Statue of Golden Madonna
10. People in front of cathedral
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Sister Angelita Sokic, Croatian nun:
People are not very keen (on joining the European Union) because Croatia, as you know, if you go back to history, Croatia was under different rulers and we experienced different rulers and we are... people are somewhat suspicious about how we are going to be treated as a nation, and you have to take into account that we are only a small nation.
(Reporter: But you agree with the Pope? (on the benefits of European Union membership)
I do agree, yes, there are good things in Europe, but again I don't know if we are really prepared for it or not.
12. Wide of shop with Benedict posters in windows
13. Souvenir store, people looking at commemorative items
14. Close of Benedict magnets
15. Close of Benedict mugs
16. Tilt down poster of Pope Benedict XVI
17. Wide of nuns walking in front of Benedict poster
STORYLINE
The Croatian capital of Zagreb was bustling with activity on Friday as the city prepared for a weekend visit from Pope Benedict XVI.
In the central Ban Josip Jelacic Square - where the Pope will hold a prayer vigil with Croatian youth on Saturday afternoon - workers were preparing a large white stage.
Security forces maintained a visible presence in the square as vendors displayed an array of pope memorabilia.
On one side a youth band prepared for Saturday's concert for the Pope.
The drummer, Filip Foretic, said they had been practising for two months and were feeling emotional but ready for the big day.
At the city's cathedral, a huge yellow and white banner was strung around the steeple, with the words: Benedict who comes in the name of God in Latin.
At the museum shop near the cathedral, Croatian nun Sister Angelita Sokic was eagerly awaiting the Pope's arrival.
Sister Sokic expressed her mixed feelings about the idea of Croatia joining the European Union.
Pope Benedict has repeatedly declared his support for Croatia entering the European Union, and it was expected to be a key topic during the Papal visit.
Croatia's population is 89.8 percent Catholic and Benedict is keen for it to join the other predominantly Catholic countries in the European Union, Italy and Poland.
According to flash media surveys, Croatian support for EU membership officially hovers around 50 percent.
The Pope's visit to Croatia has been seen as a major boost for the government's bid to join.
Croatia is likely to be the next nation to join the union, possibly in 2013, and a decision is possible this month or next to formally close accession negotiations.
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Preview of Papal visit to Croatia
1. Various of Dubrovnik
2. Wide shot of stage for papal service being built in Gruz port
3. Various of stage being built
4. Set ups of Stijepo Butijer, architect of the altar, supervising construction
5. SOUNDBITE: (Croatian) Stijepo Butijer, architect of the altar
This project was important because this is an historic visit (100th foreign trip of his papacy) and I wanted to create something special. I didn't want to make a monumental structure, but something more intimate. The altar will blend into the Dubrovnik surroundings, blend in with the surroundings of Gruz port. And the details on the altar will be 'religious' ones and will serve a religious purpose, will glorify the the vatican and symbolise the visit of the Holy Father to our city and will reflect the cultural heritage of Croatia.
6. Various pictures and plans of altar area
7. Various of sewer access covers in road being sealed shut
8. Various of road works
9. Various of plants and trees being pruned
10. Various of vehicle pressing new asphalt road surface
11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jane Dusilo, University professor
I'm really excited to find out that the Holy Father is coming to Dubrovnik. I understand that this is his third attempt, I mean his - the Pope's - third attempt to come to Dubrovnik and the first two having failed I do hope we have the pleasure of receiving him here this time.
12. Various of ward in Dubrovnik Medical Centre
13. SOUNDBITE (Croatian) Dr. Lile Beica, Head of Dubrovnik Medical Centre
In regards to medical care during his visit, there will be a specially equipped ambulance. Doctors and medical assistance will be provided by the Dubrovnik Hospital. In addition, we will have an emergency helicopter on standby, and of course the Holy Father will be escorted by his personal doctor. If needed, any medical assistance would be provided only upon his request. Dubrovnik Medical Centre can provide the highest medical service, if required.
Night Shots
14. Various of practice run with empty Popemobile driving through Dubrovnik with full security convoy
15. Various of Dubrovnik centre
STORYLINE:
Pope John Paul II, the most traveled pope in history, leaves Thursday on his 100th foreign tour, a five-day visit to Croatia.
Preparations are continuing in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik ahead of his visit.
A vast stage which will act as the Pope's altar is being constructed at a site in Gruz port.
Stijepo Butijer, the architect of the altar, said he wanted to create an intimate structure that would blend in with its surroundings.
John Paul turned 83 in May.
During a Mass at St Peter's Square in Rome to mark the his birthday, the pontiff asked for prayers so he could continue his papacy - yet another sign that he will press on in spite of his age and ailments.
The Pope will be accompanied by his personal doctor during the visit and a range of special medical services have also been arranged, according to the head of Dubrovnik Medical Centre, Dr. Lile Beica.
A top Vatican official recently acknowledged what many observers have long suspected - that John Paul suffers from Parkinson's disease.
The Vatican had never officially acknowledged the source of the pope's trembling hands and slurred speech, typical symptoms of the degenerative neurological disorder.
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Croatia - Pope Activities In Zagreb
Pope John Paul, addressing around 500,000 worshippers on a
ground-breaking visit to Croatia, issued a stinging indictment on
Sunday (11/9) of the religious intolerance and ethnic hatred of
war in the Balkans.
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ZAGREB, CROATIA 11/9
ws crowds at hippodrome
crowd of priests
pope on stage for communion with wine and wafers
cu woman in crowd saying prayer
more of communion with pope
ws priests up steps to altar
procession down steps
pope on stage during service
ca audience applauding
pope croatian sot: for 900 years you have encouraged this church..
ws crowd singing croatian national anthem
ca president franjo tudjman and wife ankica with other government
officials on podium
ws interior stadium
pope waving to crowds, then walks off stage
popemobile through crowd, leaving hippodrome
cu pope in popemobile
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RUSHES Croatian church leaders at hospital comment on pope
SHOTLIST
1. Wide shot of briefing room inside Gemelli hospital
2. SOUNDBITE: (Croatian with Italian translation) Josip Mrzlja, Croatian priest (translated into Italian by Croatian Bishop Vejekoslav Huzgak)
We salute you all in the name of the Croatian bishop. In the name of the Croatian bishop, we came today to this hospital to express our support and our prayers for the Pope who we are all really indebted to in Croatia. We came to visit the Croatian church of San Geronimo, this is why a few of us are here today. We were happy to hear that the Pope''s health is stable and we believe he will be able to handle these difficulties. For that, the Croatian church is praying.
3. Pan of briefing room
4. Various exteriors of hospital
5. Various of Josip Mrzlja and Vejekoslav Huzgak leaving
STORYLINE:
Pope John Paul II remained in his hospital room on Sunday, but delighted well wishers outside when he appeared at the window of his room and waved to them and made the sign of the cross.
Among those visiting the hospital were Croatian priest Josip Mrzlja and his colleague, Croatian Bishop Vejekoslav Huzgak.
They were among many Catholic church officials visiting the hospital to offer their best wishes to the pope
Mrzlja said he was happy the pope''s health had apparently stabilised, and said Croatia was praying for him after all the good work he had done for the country.
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Eric Clark's Travel Videos - Zagreb Croatia - Cathedral on Kaptol is Roman Catholic 1 of the Top 10
Eric Clark's Travel Videos - Zagreb Croatia - Cathedral on Kaptol is Roman Catholic 1 of the Top 10
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The Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol is a Roman Catholic institution and not only the tallest building in Croatia but also the most monumental sacral building in Gothic style southeast of the Alps.[3] It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and to kings Saint Stephen and Saint Ladislaus. The cathedral is typically Gothic, as is its sacristy, which is of great architectural value. Its prominent spires are considered to be landmarks as they are visible from most parts of the city.
In 1093 when King Ladislaus (1040-1095) moved the bishop's chair from Sisak to Zagreb, he proclaimed the existing church as a cathedral. Construction on the cathedral started shortly after his death and was finished in 1217 and consecrated by king Andrew II of Hungary. The building was destroyed by the Mongols in 1242 but rebuilt by bishop Timotej (1263-1287) a few years later. At the end of the 15th century, the Ottoman Empire invaded Croatia, triggering the construction of fortification walls around the cathedral, some of which are still intact. In the 17th century, a fortified renaissance watchtower was erected on the south side, and was used as a military observation point, because of the Ottoman threat.
The cathedral was severely damaged in the 1880 Zagreb earthquake. The main nave collapsed and the tower was damaged beyond repair. The restoration of the cathedral in the Neo-Gothic style was led by Hermann Bollé, bringing the cathedral to its present form. As part of that restoration, two spires 108 m (354 ft) high were raised on the western side, both of which are now in the process of being restored as part of an extensive general restoration of the cathedral. [4]
The cathedral is depicted on the reverse of the Croatian 1000 kuna banknote issued in 1993.[5]
When facing the portal, the building is 46 meters wide and 108 meters high.[6] The cathedral contains a relief of Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac with Christ done by the Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović. The cathedral was visited by Pope Benedict XVI on 5 June 2011 where he celebrated Sunday Vespers and prayed before the tomb of Blessed Aloysius Stepinac.
Hvar,Croatia in Ultra 4K
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Hvar is a Croatian island of the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the most touristic islands in Croatia. The island is elongated and oriented east-west. It has a length of nearly 68 km and is divided by a chain of hills that follows the southern coast and rises to 628 m.
The first inhabitants of Hvar were the Illyrians in the fourth century. They defended themselves valiantly against the Greeks but they eventually invaded the island. The Greeks of Paros then founded the colony of Faros, ancestor of the city of Stari Grad. In 219 BC BC, the Romans conquered it. At the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Hvar became Byzantine. In the seventh and eighth centuries, Slavs settled there. The following centuries were marked by incessant quarrels between Byzantium, Venice and the Hungaro-Croat rulers over the control of Hvar. In 1151 the island offered to the order of St. Benedict, builders of three abbeys and a priory, was taken by the inhabitants of Narenta, who also seized the islands of Lastovo, and Korčula1. In 1331, Venice, the most powerful, annexed the Dalmatian island. The inhabitants of Hvar rose up several times but without success. The following followed the vagaries of history, it was alternately Italian, French, Austrian, Yugoslav and finally Croatian.
Hvar est une île croate de la mer Adriatique. C'est l'une des îles les plus touristiques de Croatie .L'île est allongée et orientée est-ouest. Elle a une longueur de près de 68 km et elle est partagée par une chaîne de collines qui suit la côte méridionale et culmine à 628 m.
Les premiers habitants de Hvar furent les Illyriens au ive siècle. Ils se défendirent vaillamment contre les Grecs mais ceux-ci finirent par envahir l'île. Les Grecs de Paros fondèrent alors la colonie de Faros, ancêtre de la ville de Stari Grad. En 219 av. J.-C., les Romains la conquirent. À la chute de l'Empire romain d'Occident, Hvar devint byzantine. Aux viie et viiie siècles, des Slaves s'y installèrent. Les siècles suivants furent marqués par des querelles incessantes entre Byzance, Venise et les souverains hungaro-croates au sujet du contrôle de Hvar. En 1151 l'ile offerte à l'ordre de Saint Benoît, bâtisseurs de trois abbayes et d'un prieuré, fut prise par les habitants de Narenta, qui s'emparèrent également des îles de Lastovo, et de Korčula1. En 1331, c'est Venise, la plus puissante, qui annexa l'île dalmate. Les habitants de Hvar se soulevèrent à plusieurs reprises mais sans succès. La suite suivit les aléas de l'histoire, elle fut tour à tour italienne, française, autrichienne, yougoslave et enfin croate.
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