Rama-visit-Vatican – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:42:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 PM Rama pays tribute at the Tomb of Pope Francis: An Unforgettable Friend of Albania https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/02/05/rama-pays-respects-at-the-tomb-of-pope-francis-a-cherished-friend-of-albania/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/02/05/rama-pays-respects-at-the-tomb-of-pope-francis-a-cherished-friend-of-albania/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:43:19 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=286812 TIRANA, Feb 5 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama paid a solemn tribute at the tomb of Pope Francis. Accompanied by his wife Linda and their son Zaho, the PM laid a floral wreath at the final resting place of the late Pope, marking a significant moment of reverence during his official visit to the Holy See.

The Prime Minister described the homage at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica as a significant moment of reverence during his visit to the Holy See.

Rama noted that Pope Francis was a cherished and unforgettable friend of Albania and his family, a leader who always remembered to pray for the Albanian people and convey messages of friendship and support.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Rama was received in audience by Pope Leo XIV.

Afterwards, PM held a meeting at the Secretariat of State of the Holy See with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

Prime Minister Rama commenced his official visit to the Vatican yesterday, upon the invitation of the Holy See.
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