The Vatican has in the past shown "appropriate responsibility" when it comes to concerns over the fate of Christian heritage in Kosovo.

This is what Serbia's UNESCO ambassador Darko Tanaskovic told the Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti, adding, "It would of course be very valuable if they shared that concern as actively as possible with Catholics around the world."

Tanaskovic was asked whether the Catholic Church "could stand in defense of the Serb (Orthodox) heritage in Kosovo and Metohija as Christian heritage."

Petrit Selimi, Deputy Chief of Kosovo diplomacy

Why Pristina is so sure that Kosovo will “pass” the mechanism of voting in the Executive Council and the General Assembly of UNESCO this autumn? 

The Serb Orthodox Church “St. Nicholas” built within the University of Prishtina campus has not applied for legalization, confirmed Pristina Municipality spokesperson Miranda Mullafazliu-Bejta. She added that all buildings that do not possess a construction permit and have not applied for one within the given timeframe will not be able to be reviewed and will be subject to demolition. However, Mullafazliu-Bejta did not say whether the Orthodox Church building will have the same fate.

The construction of the Temple of Christ the Saviour in Pristina began on land owned by the SOC and according to the procedures in 1992, it was announced from the Diocese of Raska and Prizren.

Regarding articles published in certain Kosovo Albanian media that the church of Christ the Saviour was built illegally and should be removed, the statement said that the Diocese has detailed documentation showing that any claim of alleged illegal construction is completely unfounded.

The Serbian Orthodox Church "Sveti Nikola", which is built inside the courtyard of the University of Pristina, might be demolished, reports KosovaPress.  The church has been a topic of discussion many times, and often it was said that it should be demolished because the facility was not built legally [with a permission by the Municipality of Pristina]. Fitore Pacolli, Pristina Mayor’s Chief of Staff said: "This facility will be treated in the same way as every other facility, based on the Law for Legalization.

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday with Patriarch Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) and informed him about his recent visit to Kosovo-Metohija.

Vucic said that the position of Serbia is not easy and that it should act wisely, responsibly and united.

This is the approach we need to take in solving all of our country's problems, the prime minister said, adding that the dialogue with the Serbian Orthodox Church is an important part of this approach.

Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Irinej believes that Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic could be able "to raise Serbia from the ashes."

'' I think that (Vucic) is trying. There are some indications that there will be results,'' the patriarch told the Nedeljnik magazine.

He also expects that "neighboring countries will show more understanding for Serbia this year."

'' I have to believe that he will be able to raise Serbia from these ashes. I hope God will allow us to do better,'' said the Patriarch.

Director of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija (KiM) Marko Djuric visited the soup kitchen in the village of Prekovce, municipality of Novo Brdo in Kosovo-Metohija (KiM), to mark the holiday of Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday.

In the soup kitchen that distributes nearly 1 million meals annually, Djuric reminded Serbian citizens that solidarity with Serbs in the southern Serbian province of Kosovo-Metohija is still necessary.