Pope Francis in Egypt
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After visit, Pope Francis says Egypt is a 'sign of hope'
On Wednesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Egypt, saying that given its rich biblical and cultural history, the... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight presser from Egypt
In his conversation with journalists on the way back from Egypt, Pope Francis touched on an array of topics, including... Read more
Egyptians filled with hope by Pope Francis' message of peace
As Pope Francis returns from his April 28-29 trip to Cairo, Egyptians of all faiths were pleased by his visit... Read more
Pope tells Egypt religious to never fear or flee from the cross
Pope Francis told Egypt’s priests and religious to never be discouraged or fear the challenges of their ministry, and warned... Read more
Our only 'fanaticism' should be love, Pope tells Egypt's Catholics
On Saturday Pope Francis told Egyptian Catholics that truly living the faith means ridding ourselves of hypocritical attitudes and focusing... Read more
Full text of joint statement by Pope Francis and Tawadros II
During his two-day trip to Egypt, Pope Francis met with Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II, telling him their Churches are... Read more
Our martyrs' blood unites us, Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch
Pope Francis closed his first day in Egypt with a visit to Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II, telling him their... Read more
Pope tells Egypt's authorities they have key role in brokering peace
Shortly after landing in Egypt on Friday, Pope Francis denounced violent fundamentalism in his speech to civil authorities, telling them... Read more
Pope Francis in Egypt: To kill in the name of God is blasphemy
In his first speech in Egypt on Friday, Pope Francis denounced all forms of violence and hatred, saying that they... Read more
Vatican praised, cautioned on dialogue with al-Azhar university
A leading scholar in the Arab world has applauded the goodwill of both the Vatican and the prestigious Islamic al-Azhar... Read more
Ahead of trip, Pope Francis sends message of joy to Egypt
Pope Francis expressed his joy for his upcoming trip to Cairo in a video message, saying he hopes to bring... Read more
Pope Francis refuses bullet-proof vehicle for Egypt trip
Pope Francis will not use a bulletproof vehicle during his trip to Egypt this weekend, despite recent terror attacks against... Read more
13 planning attacks on Christians arrested in Egypt
Egyptian police on Sunday arrested 13 people who were planning attacks against Christians and public institutions in the country. Read more
Fears rise in Egypt after ISIS attack near ancient monastery
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint near an historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Egypt, killing one and wounding four. Read more
Egypt's Christians to hold restrained Easter services in light of attacks
After two bomb attacks on worshippers at Coptic Orthodox churches on Sunday, the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Minya has announced... Read more
Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings
Following the murder of Christians in Egypt through two bombings during Palm Sunday liturgies, bishops around the world joined Pope... Read more
Despite deadly attacks, Pope Francis will still go to Egypt
The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis' trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as... Read more
Pope prays for victims of attack on church in Egypt
After a bomb blast killed nearly 30 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in Egypt, Pope Francis voiced his closeness to... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Egypt April 28-29
In what will be his first international trip of the year, Pope Francis will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt, April... Read more
What the world could learn from the witness of Egypt's Christians
Despite being victims of harassment and violence, Egypt’s Coptic Christians have set a standard of forgiveness that everyone should imitate,... Read more
