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Pope Francis: Legacy of love, faith, peace, and mutual respect with Egypt
During his papacy, Pope Francis—who passed away on Monday at the age of 88—distinguished himself with his enduring commitment ...
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Egyptian aide who was Pope Francis's 'Arabic voice' pays homage to builder of peace
World leaders send condolences after Pope's death A former aide to Pope Francis who served as his "Arabic voice" during a historic visit to the UAE has told of his privilege at being able to help ...
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Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church mourns Pope Francis
The Coptic Orthodox Church, led by Pope Tawadros II, mourned on Monday the death of Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church ...
How Pope Francis’ progressive legacy changed the church
Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic ...
Feature: Egypt's ancient spring ritual, Sham El-Nessim, unites generations with salted fish and smiles
As dawn breaks on Orthodox Easter Monday, Egyptians of all faiths gather in parks, on balconies, and along riverbanks, ...
Egypt's ancient spring ritual, Sham El-Nessim, unites generations with salted fish and smiles
Workers package salted fish at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, on April 19, 2025. As dawn breaks on Orthodox Easter Monday, Egyptians of all faiths gather in parks, on balconies, and along riverbanks, ...
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...
What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process ...