The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, has made an official visit to the Vatican, while he was received by Pope Leon, reports Anadolu.

In an announcement from the Presidency of Albania, it is said that in the meeting the “excellent relations with the Holy See”, the process of Albania’s membership in the European Union and the Albanian contribution to peace and stability in the region were noted.

“During the conversation, special attention was paid to faith, the persecution of the clergy and Christians in the period of communism in Albania, stressed President Begaj, has suffered terribly from the prohibition of faith during the communist regime. The head of state stated that in that period, but also in earlier centuries, Albanians have preserved their faith in God and have exercised it with endurance until martyrdom.

Leon XIV to pay a visit to Albania.

President Begaj also held a meeting with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Vatican, where international developments were discussed “with special attention to the Western Balkans region and the European integration process of Albania”. Western Balkans”, the announcement emphasizes.

Source: prizrenpost