Security, armed forces on high alert during Pope’s visit

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 - 12:06 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi directed the Armed Forces to secure Pope Francis’ two-day visit in Cairo, according to a statement by the Ministry of Defense on Friday

Pope Francis flies to Cairo in historic visit

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 - 10:58 GMT

Pope Francis has departed Rome in a flight to the Cairo International Airport for a two-day visit at an invitation from President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.