Archbishop Franic of Split, Croatia, returned to Medjugorje for his second visit on December 16-17, 1984, and received a message from Our Lady through the visionaries in which She said:
He was a positive voice for Medjugorje, but was often vilified by Bishop Zanic and others who were staunchly opposed to Medjugorje. Though Archbishop Franic was highly regarded for what he helped to contribute in Vatican II, his reputation suffered from the attacks aimed at him for his vocal support he gave to Medjugorje. In this message of Our Lady, She wished to prepare him for more difficult days ahead.
