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Apr 29, 2017 · Edward Pentin Vatican April 29, 2017. CAIRO — To Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, around 15,000 pilgrims gave Pope Francis a rousing welcome when he arrived at Cairo’s Air Defense Stadium to celebrate...
After visit, Pope Francis says Egypt is a 'sign of hope'. May 3, 2017. By Elise Harris. On Wednesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Egypt, saying that given its rich biblical and ...
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Mar 18, 2017 · Pope Francis will visit Egypt in late April, reflecting improved Vatican-Muslim dialogue after years of tension that developed during the previous papacy of Benedict XVI.
Apr 26, 2017 · Pope Francis will be the second Roman Catholic Pope to ever visit Egypt, according to an Associated Press report in 2000 on Pope Paul II's visit to the country. Pope Francis will touch down in Cairo at 2 PM on Friday, after which his entourage will be heading down the airport road to the Al-Itahadiya palace to meet with President El-Sisi.
Apr 28, 2017 · Pope Francis arrived in Cairo Friday on his first papal trip to Egypt aimed at addressing tensions between the country's Muslims and Christians after recent violence. ABC News Video
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Pope Francis landed in Egypt's capital on Friday for a historic two-day visit aimed at presenting a united Christian-Muslim front to repudiate violence committed in God's name.
Apr 12, 2017 · On April 28, Pope Francis will land in Cairo in a visit that has been billed as a historic moment. “Pope of peace in Egypt of peace” is the slogan being used on the Holy See website to brand Pope Francis’ trip to Egypt.
