Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church congratulates Catholic church on election of Pope Leo XIV
The Coptic Orthodox Church, led by Pope Tawadros II and its Holy Synod, congratulated the global Catholic Church on the election of Cardinal Robert Francis as the 267th Pope of the Vatican.
Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II
On Thursday, Robert Francis Prevost became the first cleric of the United States to assume the Catholic papacy after cardinals worldwide elected him to lead the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion followers.
“We pray that the Lord may grant him grace and wisdom in leading the Catholic Church, support him in the immense responsibilities required of the one seated on the Apostolic See of Rome, enable him to bear witness to Christ everywhere, and uphold true faith values and authentic Christian principles,” read the Coptic Orthodox Church’s statement.
Pope Leo XIV succeeded Pope Francis, who died on 21 April at the age of 88.
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