Anton Korošec and the Yugoslav concordat

Abstract

Anton Korošec’s role in the ratification of the Yugoslav concordat and in the so-called concordat crisis (1935–1938) points to a considerable political caution and his personal engagement in favour of the concordat. It is noticeable that his clerical calling became an increasing burden to him in politics. in this particular case, the holy see had the highest expectations of him as Minister of internal affairs and catholic priest and delivered sharp rebukes, particularly when he himself called off the ratification of the concordat in the senate. Yugoslav bishops brought up accusations as well, which to him represented a severe personal distress.