Pope Tawadros II

Popo Tawadros: Israeli bombing of Gaza hospital "crime beyond imagination"

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 10:03 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese has vehemently denounced the ongoing killings and destruction in Occupied Palestinian Territories.

PM, Pope Tawadros II greet president Sisi on Eid Al Adha

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 09:06 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al Sisi received on Monday cables from Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese to greet him on Eid al-Adha.

Pope Tawadros II prays for the Nile

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 12:02 GMT

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, prayed for blessing the Nile waters this morning after performing the mass commemorating the entry of the Holy family of Jesus Christ to Egypt.

Pope Tawadros II invites Pope Francis to re-visit Egypt

Mon, 29 May 2023 - 09:18 GMT

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.

Pope Tawadros II gives speech at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City

Wed, 10 May 2023 - 02:12 GMT

The Coptic Orthodox leader recalled his last visit to St Peter’s Square, ten years ago.

Pope Tawadros II: Number of Copts 15 million in Egypt

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 - 09:16 GMT

“We are in Egypt approximately 105 million Egyptians, of whom 15 million are Copts, and [there is] about 2 million Copts live abroad in about 100 countries,” he said in a meeting with reporters at the new administrative headquarters of the Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Abbassyia.

Egypt's Pope Tawadros II leads Easter Mass at Cathedral of Abbassyia

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 - 09:13 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sent a greeting cable to Pope Tawadros II on the occasion of Easter, Extra News reported.

Pope Tawadros II discharged from hospital after recovering from severe stress

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 - 12:22 GMT

The pontiff had been admitted to hospital after suffering severe stress during Christmas Mass at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ on Friday.

Pope Tawadros leads Christmas mass at Cathedral of Nativity of Christ

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 - 05:59 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese led on Friday the Christmas mass at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ in the New Administrative Capital with the participation of a number of bishops, priests and monks.

Orthodox church to hold Christmas mass at New Administrative Capital Cathedral

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 10:32 GMT

Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church Moussa Ibrahim announced Tuesday the procedures and preparations for holding the Christmas mass at the New Administrative Capital (NAC)'s Cathedral of the Birth of the Christ.

Pope Tawadros II probes plan to review civil protection measures at churches

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 12:07 GMT

Also follow-up mechanisms to check on all churches' abidance by safety measures have been set into motion, the spokesman added.

Pope on Giza church fire: Despite intense bitterness we feel, what happened will have many blessings

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 - 11:26 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese met on Friday with the families of the victims of the fire that broke out in Abu Sefein Church in Giza early this week, killing and injuring dozens.

Pope Tawadros II leads Sunday mass at Coptic church in Vienna

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 - 12:00 GMT

The pope delivered a sermon about the importance of good-doing for the afterlife in lockstep with saints.

Pope Tawadros arrives in Austria to inaugurate churches

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 - 02:20 GMT

Pope Tawadros was welcomed by Egyptian Ambassador in Vienna Mohamed Mulla,

Egypt’s Orthodox Church signs cooperation protocol to protect environment, achieve sustainable development

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 08:48 GMT

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Environment, and released a document expressing its stance towards environmental protection.

Pope Tawadros II meets with Polish President, First Lady

Mon, 30 May 2022 - 09:54 GMT

He also called the Polish President and the First Lay for having a tour of Coptic monasteries.

Head of Evangelical Community lauds Sisi's meeting with leaders of Arab churches

Tue, 17 May 2022 - 09:54 GMT

President of the Evangelical Community in Egypt Andrea Zaki hailed President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's meeting with heads and leaders of Arab churches participating in the General Assembly of the Middle East Council of Churches in its 12th session, held for the first time in Egypt.

Sinai Liberation is long journey of patriotism, diplomatic efforts: Pope Tawadros

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 12:04 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, greeted on Monday President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Egyptians on the occasion of the Sinai Liberation Day.

Pope Tawadros II thanks Egypt’s medical staff for their anti-coronavirus efforts

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 - 12:46 GMT

The Pope’s appreciation was given during the East Mass on Saturday evening in St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo’s Abbasiya amid the high presence of priests and Coptic citizens.

President Sisi sends good wishes to Pope Tawadros II on Easter

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 12:28 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi dispatched Chief of Presidential staff Ahmed Ali to the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo's Abbassiya district to send his greetings to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark on the Easter Celebrations.

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