Pope flags Christian-Muslim ties on his first European visit

September 21, 2014 14:31

Pope Francis arrived in Albania today and highlighted the Balkan nation's path from a brutal communist state where religion was banned to a model of Christian-Muslim coexistence for a world witnessing conflict in God's name.

Security was tight for Francis' 11-hour visit to the majority Muslim nation amid reported threats from Islamic militants. While the Vatican insisted no special measures were being taken, Albania's Interior Ministry promised "maximum" protection from 2,500 police forces and beefed-up patrols at border crossings.

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