Egyptians Vote for New Coptic Pope

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox church moved closer to selecting a new pope when the shortlist was whittled down to three in a process the Christian minority hopes will deliver a leader to guide them safely through the upheaval of the Arab Spring.

Former Pope, Shenouda III of Alexandria (file photo).

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