Among other things he
[Marcone] told me the following: "
Archbishop Stepinac in general reported positively about Croatia to the Vatican. It can be noted that in the Vatican they are more sympathetic to Croatia and better informed about it. Archbishop Stepinac was advised in the Vatican to try to be as cordial as possible in relations with Croatian state authorities." Cardinal and Secretary of State Maglione told Marcone that he fears for the fate of the Croatian state after this war. It is well known that Cardinal Maglione until recently had a very negative opinion of Croatia... Marcone told me further on that the Pope sent a special blessing to our
Poglavnik on the occasion of his name-day. ...
