Pope Francis expresses condolences to Coptic Patriarch
following Egypt attack
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis this morning called His
Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church of
Alexandria, to express his condolences following the recent attack on the
Coptic Cathedral of St. Mark in Abassiya, Cairo.
According to a statement from the Holy See Press Office, the
Pope expressed his closeness to the Patriarch and the Coptic community so hard
hit, especially to the women and children who represent the highest number
among the victims.
During the call Patriarch Tawadros II recalled the
expression of Pope Francis, pronounced during their meeting at the Vatican,
namely the '' blood ecumenism ". For his part, Pope Francis said that
"We are united in the blood of our martyrs."
The Holy Father has promised to pray for the Coptic
community during the Mass being celebrated today on feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe.
The Patriarch also thanked Pope Francis for his closeness at
this time, and he asked him to pray for them and for peace in Egypt, promising
to pass on his condolences to the entire Coptic community.
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