Egypt: Church Bombing Hurt All Egyptians, Pope Tawadros Says

12 December 2016

Cairo — Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II said that the St. Peter Church bombing that killed 23 people and left tens injured hurt all Egyptians, after funeral prayers for the victims.

Only families of victims, who received an official permit, were allowed entry to the funeral mass that was held at the Virgin Mary and St. Athanasios Church in Nasr City.

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