Coptic pope says Egyptian protests should end - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Today being January 7^th, the day the Coptic Egyptian community celebrates Christmas, it was perhaps appropriate that the country’s newly ordained Coptic pope, Tawadros II, would offer his perspective on Egypt in the new year. 

The days before Mubarak’s fall, when Egyptians of all political and religious stripes linked arms and held up unifying banners against the regime, feel like ancient history in the current climate of political polarization and ongoing frustration over the stagnant economy.  In his interview with Al-Jazeera, the pope’s message was clear: religion has no place in politics.  He argues instead that the Church’s role in particular should be as a spiritual and social leader.  As for Egyptians themselves, the pope made a case for forgoing street protests and instead working together to rebuild Egypt.

Coptic pope says Egyptian protests should end - Middle East - Al Jazeera English