One of the most prominent features of the social role of the church is building schools from which many Egyptian figures graduated and took a leading role in society, the pope told his guest.

He added that since 2013 Egypt has been focusing on two main causes: the elimination of terrorism, which was declared by the president two days ago in Sinai; and addressing poverty and achieving growth to build new Egypt, he added. 

Egypt has taken a major step in the second cause, he noted, citing the establishment of the New Administrative Capital and ongoing national mega projects.

The pope said Egypt relies on youth who represent a large portion of the country's population, adding that "we have a youth bishopric in the church, and we offer our youth many programmes and meetings."

The pope urged providing good education for youth to discourage them against regular and irregular migration, saying the state is working on providing job opportunities in the new projects.

He added that the state is diligently working on the Decent Life initiative, which is a large project to develop villages and eradicate poverty.

"Today, it is necessary to work to sow love and hope in the hearts of young people around the world in light of the wars, pandemics, and difficult economic circumstances. As a church, we must help our youth by enriching their spiritual life and serving the community," he concluded.