This morning, the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV had a telephone conversation with His Holiness Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark. The discussion proceeded in a cordial and fraternal atmosphere, with a desire to give new impetus to the celebration of the Day of Friendship between Copts and Catholics, seeking to overcome any obstacles to dialogue based on faith and charity.

Awareness of the shared responsibility for proclaiming the Gospel and promoting peace and reconciliation, especially in the greatly troubled Middle East, was expressed.

From the Vatican, 15 May 2026