Profiles
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From ONE magazine November 2009)
The Orthodox Church of Albania
Italy’s Byzantine Catholics
by Msgr. Eleuterio F. Fortino
(From Catholic Near East November – December 1995)
The Byzantine Catholic Church in Italy – historically a link to the Byzantine Orthodox Church.
Byzantine Catholics in Italy
by Msgr. Robert L. Stern
(From Catholic Near East May – June 1994)
The Italo-Albanian Church in Sicily maintains the island’s Byzantine roots.
Sons of Eagles
by Msgr. Robert L. Stern
(From Catholic Near East May 1993)
A reflection on the newly appointed bishops of Albania, and a thumbprint history of this turbulent country.
Images from Albania
text by John Burger
photos by Maria Bastone
(From Catholic Near East September 1993)
The author and photographer accompany John Cardinal O’Connor during his historic trip to Albania.
Albania Revisited
by Thomas McHugh
(From Catholic Near East October 1991)
A volunteer medical program sponsored by CNEWA lends a hand in Albania.
The Long Good Friday of Albanian Christians
by James V. Schall, S.J.
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Spring 1986)
Despite a history of persecution, Albania’s Christians survive and worship.
Preserving Albanian Heritage: Byzantine Catholics in Italy
by Daniel Morneau
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Spring 1986)
Unlike their brothers and sisters in Albania, Byzantine Catholics in Italy can – and do – celebrate their culture and faith.
Praying Behind Barbed Wire
by Joost van Egmond
(From ONE May 2012)
Serbian Orthodox nuns live out their calling in Kosovo
Albania: Land of Sorrows
by John Sinishta
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Winter 1979)
Despite ongoing hardship, Albania and its Catholic spirit persevere.
Albanian Catholic Leaders Call to End ‘Blood Feuds’
Catholic News Service (24 September 2012)
SHKODER, Albania (CNS) — Albanian Catholic leaders warned they would excommunicate anyone involved in the traditional “gjakmarrja,” or blood feud, after complaints of worsening violence.
Picture of the Day: Shining a Light in Kosovo
Sister Anastasija and Sister Isidora pray in the Gorioc Monastery’s dining room. (photo: Laura Boushnak)