The statue, installed in the cathedral’s courtyard, depicts Mother Teresa with one hand raised in blessing, adding another symbol of remembrance and tribute to the Albanian-born saint.

Dodaj and Apostolic Nuncio to Albania Miroslav Adamczyk led the ceremony, which was attended by numerous citizens paying tribute to Mother Teresa’s life and work.

The unveiling highlights Mother Teresa’s enduring image as a symbol of compassion, dedication to people in need, peace and solidarity.

Mother Teresa remains one of the most prominent figures of Albanian origin and a global symbol of humanitarian commitment. The 10th anniversary of her canonisation has been marked by commemorative and religious events in Albania and elsewhere.

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In his remarks at the statue unveiling ceremony, the Albanian head of state congratulated Kosovo Embassy for the initiative.

“Never worry about numbers – she said. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.” Where else rather than here in our region could this message of solidarity and human and institutional cooperation be more valuable,” President Begaj said.

According to Begaj, Mother Teresa’s dedication to helping people in need, her compassion and efforts to give hope people in poverty motivates us to be close to people and worry about them.

“We are proud to be part of its ethnic and cultural heritage, but that is not enough! We must humbly and gratefully preserve the legacy of high moral values ​​ and always be close to people, especially those who are most in need,” President Begaj said.

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