COPTIC POPE ARRIVES IN THE USA

Egypt’s Coptic Pope Tawadros II is set to arrive in the United States on Wednesday as part of a three week visit, reported state-owned Al-Ahram.

The visit, which marks the Pope’s first official visit to the U.S., is set to last for three weeks and will include a visit to one of the oldest dioceses in Los Angeles.During the visit, Pope Tawadros II will meet with the Coptic community, local leaders and U.S. government and religious leaders.

In statements to Al-Ahram, the Pope said the visit is intended to ensure Coptic communities across the globe maintain a strong connection with Egypt.