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Former Kathpress Editor-in-Chief unexpectedly passed away \u2013 leaves a great void<\/em><\/div>\n

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Paneuropa Austria has received the news of Erich Leitenberger’s passing with profound sadness. \u201cWe knew Erich Leitenberger as a partner and expert in many matters concerning the global Church and in relations with Eastern and South-Eastern Europe,\u201d stated Philipp Jauernik, Chairman of Paneuropa Youth, who himself was Leitenberger\u2019s last journalistic colleague before his retirement as Press Officer for the Archdiocese of Vienna.<\/div>\n
\n\u201cLeitenberger\u2019s achievements span a lifetime of decades. What he accomplished for the people behind the Iron Curtain, and thereby for Austria\u2019s reputation in the affected regions, receives far too little attention and appreciation today,\u201d said Jauernik, who hopes that Leitenberger\u2019s untimely passing may lead to \u201cus in Austria developing greater awareness for cooperation and contact with our neighbours.\u201d<\/div>\n
\nAfter his retirement, Erich Leitenberger continued to work on the discourse between East and West within the Pro Oriente Foundation. In this capacity, he repeatedly appeared as a speaker at events organised by Paneuropa Austria. <\/div>\n
\u201cHe leaves a great void. We look back with gratitude on his life\u2019s work,\u201d Jauernik concluded.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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