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Coptic Pope arrives in Australia - on a mission

Pope Tawadros II, the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, poses for a selfie

Pope Tawadros II, the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, poses for a selfie Source: AAP

The Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Tawadros the second, has arrived in Australia.


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By Nastasya Tay, Thảo Hồ

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The Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Tawadros the second, has arrived in Australia.


On his first papal visit, the spiritual leader to millions of Coptic Christians around the world will meet 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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