Coptic and Rome Catholic Popes Meet, Pray for Peace

tawardros-pope-francisRising attacks against Christians in Egypt was a major topic of discussion as Coptic Pope Tawadros II met with Roman Catholic Pope Francis at the Vatican Friday. It was the first time in 40 years that a Coptic pope has visited the Holy See. Tawadros has sharply criticized Muslim Brotherhood government leaders in Egypt for not doing enough to protect the Coptic community there.

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