Dressed in black, Lindita Nikolla receives the blessing of the Holy Father

2022-06-07 10:33:00Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Dressed in black, Lindita Nikolla receives the blessing of the Holy Father

As " Vatican News " reports, Pope Francis received yesterday morning, in an audience in the Vatican, the Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, Mrs. Lindita Nikolla, accompanied by Deputy Speaker Agron Gjekmarkaj.

Pope Francis entrusted to the Speaker of Parliament the best wishes for the Albanian people, accompanied by his apostolic blessing.

His Holiness, Pope Francis, pointed out some virtues and values ​​that characterize the Albanian people and stressed that he cordially follows the progress of the country.

" A people that works is a people that progresses, " the Holy Father said . "Keep up the good work . "

President Nikolla thanked the Holy Father for the audience, for the support and precious messages that help protect human, social and spiritual values, such as fraternal coexistence between faiths, family as a cell of society, support and appreciation of women in society and dialogue , seen as a way to advance processes and reforms that serve the common good of all citizens.

The Speaker of Parliament acquainted the Pope with the current situation in Albania, underlining the values ​​that characterize the Albanian people and its European aspirations.

" The recent reception by the Holy Father of the leaders of the Albanian Muslim community is an appreciation and encouragement for tolerance and religious respect in Albania ," said Mrs. Nikolla.

After the audience with the Pope, the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Mrs. Lindita Nikolla, and the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Agron Gjekmarkaj, met with the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Paroli.

During the cordial talks, the good relations between the two countries were underlined, especially in the 30 years of the restoration of diplomatic relations, and the desire was expressed for the further strengthening of the cooperation.

" Relations with the Holy See go beyond diplomacy and religious cooperation. " They are strong spiritual relationships and a great inspiration for believers and citizens ," said Nikolla.



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