Cardinal Rode Laments Atmosphere of Lies and Hatred

Ljubljana, 23 September - Franc Rode, Slovenia's only cardinal, turns 80 Tuesday. The outspoken church elder, known for his hard line, lives between the Vatican and Ljubljana, a relation that shapes his views. In an interview for the STA he criticised the state of mind in the country but also took a critical view of the Slovenian Church.

Ljubljana
Cardinal Franc Rode gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Cardinal Franc Rode gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Cardinal Franc Rode gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Cardinal Franc Rode gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Cardinal Franc Rode gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Cardinal Franc Rode gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Cardinal Franc Rode gives an interview for the STA.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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