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Pope Francis chooses Albania for his first European trip
Authorities in the Albanian capital Tirana have been preparing to welcome Pope Francis on his first visit to a European country.
Catholicism has regained its place in the largely secular nation, where Islam has the widest following.
It is a significant visit since under the communist regime of Enver Hoxha, between 1944 and 1985, Catholic priests were persecuted, and he banned all religion outright in 1967.
“It is of no importance in my case whether I am Catholic, Orthodox or Muslim”, said on…
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