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The passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church in Shkodra lowers flags to half-mast

The passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church in Shkodra lowers flags to

The Catholic Church in Shkodra has lowered its flags to half-mast, as a sign of respect for Pope Francis, who passed away today at the age of 88.

The lowering of flags and the announcement through the lowering of the cenotaphs is part of the solemn protocol followed by all Catholic dioceses following the passing of the Pope, the spiritual leader of believers around the world.

An official press statement from representatives of the Albanian Catholic Church is expected from Shkodra, the city that has been one of the most important centers of Catholicism in Albania.

The declaration will convey the Church's institutional and spiritual response to this historic moment.

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