The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announced the sudden death of Bishop Simon Kulli of Sapë in northern Albania on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the age of 52.

Albania plans to establish a sovereign Muslim microstate within its borders run by a Sufi sect known for promoting "religious harmony and dialogue", Prime Minister Edi Rama announced. The tiny Vatican ...

From 1944 to 1985, Albania lived under one of the harshest regimes in modern history. Hoxha banned religion, outlawed long ...

This semester, the University of Wisconsin’s Albanian American Student Organization has resumed operations after going on hiatus during the pandemic. The AASO’s president Jehona Zeneli said her goal ...

Francis’ recent comment followed shortly after the pontiff told young people in Singapore on Sept. 13 that 'all religions are path[ways] to reach God.' Pope Francis addresses young adults gathered in ...

Albania holds parliamentary elections on Sunday in which socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama, in power since 2013, is hoping to secure his fourth term.

The funeral of the Bektashi leader Haji Dede Reshat Bardhi in Tirana in 2011. He helped reestablish the order after communism - Copyright AFP GENT SHKULLAKU The ...