Pope flags Christian-Muslim ties in Albania
Pope Francis has arrived in Albania on his first European trip, designed to highlight the Balkan nation's path from a brutal communist state where religion was banned to a model of Christian-Muslim coexistence in a world that is witnessing violent conflict in God's name.
Security was tight for Francis' 11-hour visit Sunday 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.
