Dear Friends, so distinguished! Welcome to the country that Pope Francis called the country of religious brotherhood ... Continues on page 24
Today’s Opinion The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has called for new peace negotiations in the Middle East. In the traditional Christmas prayer, he asked that ... Pope Francis calls for peace in Jerusalem and in the world Continues on page 21
22 MILLION LEK FUND FOR RECONSTRUCTION 22 MILLION LEK FUND FOR RECONSTRUCTION Pope Francis, visit to Bubq. Government, money for road repairs On page 17
Opinion of the Day Continues on page 24
MEETING IN SHKODER On page 2
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL The bust of Pope Francis will be placed at the “Pyramid” On page 5
Opinion of the Day The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has called for new peace negotiations in the Middle East. In his traditional Christmas prayer, he asked that ... Pope Francis calls for peace in Jerusalem and in the world Continues on page 21
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Pope Francis declared an “Honorary Citizen” of Tirana On page 11
FUND OF 22 MILLION LEK FOR RECONSTRUCTION Pope Francis, visit to Bubq. Government, money for road repairs On page 17
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Pope Francis declared “Honorary Citizen” of Tirana On page 11
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL A bust of Pope Francis will be placed at the “Pyramid” On page 5
SECURITY Pope Francis’s visit: the altar under 24-hour surveillance PAGES 12-13
DETAILS OF THE MEETING On page 2
SPEECH FOR SKANDERBEG Pope Francis: Religious coexistence in Albania is irrepressible On page 21
VISIT PAGE 7 RAMA IN THE VATICAN, POPE FRANCIS BLESSES THE BABY
Opinion of the Day By LINDITA KOMANI Barely a week after Pope Francis’s visit, it seems as if it happened who knows how long ago. I do not know whether this is connected ... Continues on page 18 It cannot be impossible
HE SENT HIM THE SCRIPT OF “THE RESURRECTION” On page 13
A few hours before the arrival of Pope Francis, some Albanian politicians held a hurried meeting. It was urgent,... Continues on page 12 By BEN ANDONI The democracy of the parties themselves, a mirror of our democratic poverty
Opinion of the Day By VISAR ZHITI To meet Pope Francis again, to shake hands with His Holiness, to look him in the eye, to be bathed in the light of his gaze, of his kindness,... To meet Pope Francis again... Continues on page 25