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Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as Pope of the Vatican, wishing him success.
Around 200,000 people descended on St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican said, to mark the death of Pope Francis - the first Latin American pontiff, CNN reported.
Ambassador of the Vatican in Cairo Nicholas Henry emphasized that Pope Francis has had a clear vision on the incidents in Palestine which he described as genocide and crimes of war.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi mourned with deep sorrow the passing of Pope Francis of the Vatican who died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta on Monday.
Pope Francis of the Vatican died at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber who announced the news on Monday.
During the meeting, a number of issues of common interest were discussed, especially bilateral cooperation in the field of supporting the programs of civilizational alliance among nations and peoples, the statement added.
He said that his visit was successful, noting that belongings of Coptic Christians who were killed in Libya were to dedicate to the Church of Rome. During his visit, Pope Tawadros II conducted medical checks in Austria, adding that were reassuring.
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Pope Francis of the Vatican voiced his deepest appreciation for Egypt's government and people.
Egypt’s Grand Imam, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Ahmed al-Tayyib, met Wednesday with the Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the headquarters of the Italian Presidency in the Italian capital, Rome.
Both religious figures have jointly published posts in English and Arabic on their social media accounts, affirming their continuous efforts of combating wrong ideologies that disseminate violence in the name of the religion.
In an article issued in Al Ahram newspaper on Friday, Abou el Enein commended Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders Ahmad el Tayeb and Pope Francis’ stances.
As per a joint statement, the two religious institutions called upon all people to pray to Allah, asking Him to eradicate this pandemic and to help scientists reach treatment for the coronavirus disease.
Pope Francis cautioned against “unfair” solutions aimed at ending the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, Al Arabiya reported on Saturday.
New Vatican Ambassador to Egypt Archbishop Nicolas Henry arrived here late on Saturday.
Shoukry remarks came during his meeting with Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher.
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Friday affirmed Egypt's keenness on boosting consultation and coordination with the Vatican.
Pope Francis wrapped up a 4 day trip to Japan by turning from the anti-nuclear message that was the backbone of his visit to other key campaigns of his.
Vatican Pope Francis said Sunday a world without nuclear weapons is "possible and necessary," the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday.
Pope Francis hosted 1,500 homeless and needy people for lunch on Sunday as the Roman Catholic Church marked its World Day of the Poor.
