Papal visit to Egypt had the twofold purpose of promoting Christian-Muslim dialogue and promoting peace in the world.
Egypt is a beacon of hope and refuge, pope says at audience
Catholic leaders: Papal trip was blessing for Christian, Muslim Egyptians
A historic improvement in ecumenical ties between the Catholic and the Coptic Orthodox churches with the historic 72-hour visit Pope Francis had to Cairo, Egypt.
Unmask violence posing as holy, pope tells religious leaders in Egypt
Calling his visit to Egypt a journey of “unity and fraternity,” Pope Francis launched a powerful call to the nation’s religious leaders to expose violence masquerading as holy and condemn religiously inspired hatred as an idolatrous caricature of God.
Pope in Egypt: Strengthening weary Christians, reaching out to all
Pope Francis’ visit to Egypt, a land increasingly marked by terrorist-led bloodshed, stands as part of his mission to inspire and encourage today’s actors in theaters of violence to change the script and set a new stage.
Vatican releases itinerary for papal trip to Egypt
Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Cairo, April 28, on a two-day trip to meet with the leader of one of the world’s leading Sunni Muslim institutions and the head of the Coptic Orthodox Chruch.