Coptic Pope arrives in Australia - on a mission

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.