Catholic Church in Egypt mourns victims of train accident in Giza
The Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Al-Ayat train accident.
Key points
- The Catholic Church in Egypt is mourning the victims of the Al-Ayat train accident in Giza Governorate.
- The Council of Patriarchs and Catholic Bishops in Cairo issued a statement offering sympathy to the families of the victims.
- The Church expressed wishes for the speedy recovery of all injured persons.
The Catholic Church in Egypt is mourning the victims of the Al-Ayat train accident in Giza Governorate, according to the Catholic Church in Egypt.
Condolences to families
The Council of Patriarchs and Catholic Bishops in Cairo issued an official statement on 8 November 2026 offering condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, according to Youm7. The Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt issued a statement in Cairo on 8 November 2026 regarding the accident, according to the Catholic Church in Egypt.
Anba Ibrahim Isaac serves as the Patriarch of Alexandria for the Coptic Catholics and the President of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt, according to the Catholic Church in Egypt.
Prayers for recovery
The Church expressed wishes for the speedy recovery of all injured persons so they may return safely to their families, according to Youm7. The Church also prayed that God protects Egypt, its leadership, and its people from all evil, according to Youm7.