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Shkodra and Elbasan remember Mother Teresa

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SHKODRA, Oct. 21 – In a rare gesture the country celebrated Mother Teresa’s beatification day Oct. 19 Shkodra in the north and Elbasan in the center of the country held some modest ceremonies. A concert was held in Shkodra organized by the city hall and the central government authorities. In Elbasan some religious ceremonies were held at the Saint Pius X Roman Catholic church.

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