President of Yugoslav Episcopal Commission, Cardinal Franjo Komarica, celebrated Mass in Medjugorje. Bishop Komarica is from Banja Luka, Yugoslavia. As head of the Commission, he is charged with the responsibility for investigating the authenticity of the apparitions occurring in Medjugorje. Until this time, he always came privately. It was a grace to have Bishop Komarica celebrate Holy Mass. In his introduction, he said that he came in the name of the Episcopal Conference and stated:
“The bishops send me, including my fellow brother, Bishop Zanic; and the other bishops will come.â€
In his homily, he acknowledged the good fruits of prayer and conversion through Medjugorje. He said:
“The Commission recognizes these fruits.â€
