TIRANA, Nov 27 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by his spouse Linda and youngest son Zaho, were received in audience on Saturday afternoon at the Vatican by the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
During the visit, Pope Francis showed the Prime Minister and his family the icons, holy books and other valuable items that are there.
Rama is paying a visit to the Vatican on Saturday on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Rama participated in the ceremony of awarding the big cordon with the “BENEMERENTI” star to His Eminence, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness.
During this visit, Prime Minister Rama along with his spouse Linda and little son Zaho placed flowers at the gravesite of Pope Clement XI, who was of Albanian origin, otherwise known as Pope Albani.
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