Pope Tawadros II meets South Shubra priests, church says
The meeting included priests from the South Shubra Churches Sector and their families, the Coptic Orthodox Church said.
The Coptic Orthodox Church said on 7 October 2026 that Pope Tawadros II met with the priests of the South Shubra Churches Sector and their families. The meeting followed the Pope's weekly Wednesday Meeting and included Bishop Makary, the General Bishop overseeing the sector. During the gathering, priests and their wives asked the Pope questions regarding ministry and pastoral work, which he answered.
Bishop Makary expressed gratitude to the Pope for his regular meetings with priests and his care for the well-being of the clergy and their families, the church said. Pope Tawadros II said: "When you celebrate the Divine Liturgy, you are a man of prayer; when you preach, you are a teacher; but when you visit your congregation in their homes, you are a father!"