Missionary Opeka Says Slovenia Must Remain Optimistic

Ljubljana, 18 November - Extraordinary courage is needed to face extreme poverty, Slovenian missionary Pedro Opeka, who works in Madagascar, said as he gave a talk about a just and fair society. Touching on increasing poverty in Slovenia, Opeka said the country must remain optimistic.

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor listens to missionary Pedro Opeka (not pictured).
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Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka gives a talk about a fair and just society.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka gives a talk about a fair and just society.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka gives a talk about a fair and just society.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka gives a talk about a fair and just society.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka gives a talk about a fair and just society.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka gives a talk about a fair and just society.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) shakes hands with missionary Pedro Opeka (left).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (left) shakes hands with missionary Pedro Opeka (right).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Missionary Pedro Opeka gives a talk about a fair and just society.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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