The Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Tawadros II, has arrived in Australia. Image: Pope Tawadros II, the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, poses for a selfie (AAP)
On his first papal visit, the spiritual leader to millions of Coptic Christians around the world has met communities in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra - and the Prime Minister.
His visit comes as Copts face increasing persecution by extremist groups.
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