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May 10, 2017

Catholics, Orthodox must work toward unity in diversity, Pope says

Pope Francis and Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II attend an ecumenical prayer service at St. Peter's Church in Cairo April 28.

VATICAN CITY – In a letter to Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II, Pope Francis said he hoped that both their churches can continue along the path of true unity and communion.

Published in Vatican
March 20, 2017

In spirit of interfaith dialogue, Pope to visit Egypt in late April

Pope Francis greets Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of Egypt's al-Azhar mosque and university, during a private meeting at the Vatican May 23, 2016. It was announced that Pope Francis will be going to Egypt April 28-29.

VATICAN CITY – In what will be his first international trip of the year, Pope Francis will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt, April 28-29, showing that interfaith dialogue is a priority.

Published in International
October 2, 2014

A Pope visits Queen’s

Pope Tawadros II, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.

I was not about to miss seeing the pope on our Queen’s University campus. Perhaps not “the” pope — but a pope nonetheless, and surely the first ever papal visit to Kingston. 

Published in Fr. Raymond de Souza