Pope greets Christian-Muslim Harmony Albania
Tirana: François said the inter-religious harmony in Albania was an "inspiring example" for the world, showing that Christian and Muslim coexistence is not only possible, but beneficial to the development of a country.
"climate of respect and mutual trust between Catholics, Orthodox and Muslims is a precious gift for the country," said Francis in his opening speech when he arrived in the Balkan nation, where Christians and Muslims have endured the brutal religious oppression under communism, but now live and work together in peace. "This is especially the case at a time when true religious mind is perverted by extremist groups, and where religious differences are distorted and manipulated," he told an audience that included Albanian President Bujar Nishani and the diplomatic corps.
This was the first visit of Francis to a predominantly Muslim nation since the crackdown Islamic state on Christians in Iraq, where members of religious minorities are killed, persecuted or forced to flee their homes. The Vatican has expressed concern about mounting exodus of faithful from lands where the Christian communities have existed for 00 years. "Let no one consider the" armor "of God in the planning and execution of violence and oppression!" Said Francis in the paneled reception hall of the Presidential Palace in Tirana.
Muslims represent about 59 percent of the population of Albania, with Catholics at 10 percent and Orthodox Christians somewhat less, according to official figures of the country. The decision of Francis to visit tiny Albania before any major European capital is consistent with the desire of the Catholic Church to go to the
Class "periphery." : Muslim world News
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