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Pope Francis: Diverse religious identities are ‘a gift from God’
“Contemplate the diversity of your traditions as a wealth, a wealth willed by God,” the pope told young adults gathered... Read more
Pope Francis advances martyred Albanian priests along path to sainthood
Father Luigj Paliq was murdered in Albania in 1913, and Father Gjon Gazulli was killed in 1927. Read more
Pope Francis hosts Bill Clinton, foundation head Alex Soros
Soros, son of the billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros, accompanied Clinton in both Albania and at the Vatican. Read more
Catholic nun who secretly baptized babies under communism dies at 92
Sister Marije Kaleta risked her life to take Communion to the sick and dying. Read more
Archbishop: ‘The Catholic Church in Albania enjoys great credibility and respect’
Pope Francis only spent 11 hours in Albania when he visited the country in 2014. But for some, his trip was... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly earthquake in Albania
Pope Francis expressed his condolences Wednesday for those who have been affected by or who have died in a devastating... Read more
Albanian priest who moved the Pope to be named Cardinal
The Albanian priest whose testimony moved Pope Francis to tears in 2014 is one of the 17 international bishops and... Read more
Pope opens the door for beatification of Albanian martyrs
Pope Francis on Tuesday gave the green light for the beatification of 38 Albanian martyrs, all of whom were killed... Read more
Albanian nun tells Pope about faith amid Communist regime
Among the powerful moments on Pope Francis’ Sept. 21 trip to Albania was the Holy Father’s encounter with an 85... Read more
Testimony from Albania priest moves Pope to tears
With tears in his eyes, Pope Francis gave a warm embrace to Father Ernest Troshani Simoni, 84, one of the... Read more
Pope praises brotherhood forged among Albania's religions
Pope Francis on the return flight from Albania praised the country for its youth and its “higher culture” that is... Read more
Catholic-Muslim spouses say Pope Francis is for everybody
A Catholic-Muslim married couple who traveled three hours from Kosovo to take part in Pope Francis’ Albanian visit say that... Read more
Papal visit fosters Albanians' hopes
Pope Francis’ visit to Albania is a “gigantic event” for the religiously diverse country as it seeks a greater role... Read more
Albanian martyrs knew God's consolation, Pope says off-the-cuff
God’s consolation for Albania’s martyrs and other persecuted Christians is a reminder for us all of the intimate consolation that... Read more
Faith brings light to hardship, Pope Francis says at children's center
Pope Francis visited an Albanian center for abandoned children on Sunday, emphasizing in his remarks that Christian charity can help... Read more
Girl's Christmas letter to atheist dictator shows plea for peace
A little girl’s Christmas letter asking Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha to pray for peace, not knowing of his repressive and... Read more
Albania prepares for papal Mass
A Franciscan involved in the preparations for Pope Francis’ trip to Albania said that he hopes for a surprise from... Read more
Martyrs' memory to be a focus of Pope's visit to Albania
Focused on the memory of the martyrs, Pope Francis’ one-day journey to Albania is aimed at restoring the link between... Read more
Priest hopes papal visit will nurture fledgling Albanian Church
Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Albania could encourage the leaders of the Catholic Church in a nation with a long... Read more
Pope's Albania visit will draw from past, look to future
Pope Francis’ upcoming Albanian visit will highlight Mother Teresa, honor the martyrs of Albania’s atheistic past, and suggest the country’s... Read more
