Church-state dialogue welcomed by both sides in a symposium

Ljubljana, 18 May - President of the National Council Alojz Kovšca pointed in an online symposium on religious freedom on Tuesday to the importance of the state's role in promoting and protecting religious freedom, while Apostolic Nuncio Jean-Marie Speich recalled the role of Pope John Paul II in Slovenia's independence.

Vatican Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass with his 15 new cardinals, including Slovenia's Franc Rode, on the steps of St. Peter's Square. Photo: Ales Matjaz for STA

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Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass with his 15 new cardinals, including Slovenia's Franc Rode, on the steps of St. Peter's Square.
Photo: Ales Matjaz for STA

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