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Physically challenged artist in Egypt triumphs over quadriplegia through art

STORY: Physically challenged artist in Egypt triumphs over quadriplegia through art SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:25 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the artist 2. SOUNDBITE(Arabic): MAJED BAQI, Egyptian artist STORYLINE: After a traffic accident left Egyptian architect Majed Baqi disabled 12 years ago, his passion for art acted as therapy and helped him recover. Despite being initially immobilized, his dedication to art fueled his healing journey as he resumed his artistic studies and painting. SOUNDBITE(Arabic): MAJED BAQI, Egyptian artist "I'm Majed Baqi. I started off as an architect and visual artist, diving into Coptic art and creating frescoes and icons in churches. Art was a big part of my life, alongside my work in architecture. But then, things took a turn. I had a car accident that left me with quadriplegia, making it seem like I might not draw again. But, with time and a lot of effort, I regained my nerve and got back into art. I

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki, flanked by rector of the University of Bologna, Giovanni Molari and by Prof Rita Monticelli upon his arrival at University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki, alongside his grilfriend is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki, alongside his grilfriend is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki, flanked by rector of the University of Bologna, Giovanni Molari and by Prof Rita Monticelli upon his arrival at University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki, flanked by rector of the University of Bologna, Giovanni Molari and by Prof Rita Monticelli upon his arrival at University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki, flanked by rector of the University of Bologna, Giovanni Molari and by Prof Rita Monticelli upon his arrival at University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki is honored by University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freed Egyptian Human Rights Campaigner Arrives In Italy - Bologna

Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki, flanked by rector of the University of Bologna, Giovanni Molari and by Prof Rita Monticelli upon his arrival at University of Bologna, Italy on July 23, 2023. Zaki was pardoned by Egypt's President on July 19, 2023, a day after his three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments. He was jailed over a 2019 article recounting the discrimination that he and other members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority say they have suffered. Zaki, a researcher was studying at Bologna University in Italy until his arrest in 2020 while on a visit to Egypt. Photo by Corrispondente Bologna/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in audience at Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis With His Holiness Tawadros Ii At A Common Prayer - Vatican

Pope Francis with His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria during a Common Prayer in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel at the Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in audience at Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in audience at Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in audience at Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in audience at Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis With His Holiness Tawadros Ii At A Common Prayer - Vatican

Pope Francis with His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria during a Common Prayer in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel at the Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis With His Holiness Tawadros Ii At A Common Prayer - Vatican

Pope Francis with His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria during a Common Prayer in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel at the Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in audience at Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis With His Holiness Tawadros Ii At A Common Prayer - Vatican

Pope Francis with His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria during a Common Prayer in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel at the Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis With His Holiness Tawadros Ii At A Common Prayer - Vatican

Pope Francis with His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria during a Common Prayer in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel at the Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in audience at Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis With His Holiness Tawadros Ii At A Common Prayer - Vatican

Pope Francis with His Holiness Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria during a Common Prayer in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel at the Vatican on May 11, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis with Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) during the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. Photograph by Alessia Giuliani / Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis (R) flanked by Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) (L), during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis (R) flanked by Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) (L), during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis (R) flanked by Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) (L), during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Weekly General Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis (L) flanked by Leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II (Pope Theodore II) (R), during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. May 10, 2023. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EGYPT-CAIRO-NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS-PREPARATION

(221228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a lit 2023 sign on a street in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 27, 2022. Despite the difficult economic conditions, boutiques in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, are thronged with customers who come to buy gifts and decorations for the upcoming New Year and the Coptic Christmas that falls on Jan. 7. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptians shop for New Year, Christmas gifts amid dire economy

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EGYPT-CAIRO-NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS-PREPARATION

(221228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Santa Claus toy is seen at a store in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 27, 2022. Despite the difficult economic conditions, boutiques in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, are thronged with customers who come to buy gifts and decorations for the upcoming New Year and the Coptic Christmas that falls on Jan. 7. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptians shop for New Year, Christmas gifts amid dire economy

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EGYPT-CAIRO-NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS-PREPARATION

(221228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man shows a 2023 sign in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 27, 2022. Despite the difficult economic conditions, boutiques in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, are thronged with customers who come to buy gifts and decorations for the upcoming New Year and the Coptic Christmas that falls on Jan. 7. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptians shop for New Year, Christmas gifts amid dire economy

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EGYPT-CAIRO-NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS-PREPARATION

(221228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man arranges Christmas trees outside a store in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 27, 2022. Despite the difficult economic conditions, boutiques in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, are thronged with customers who come to buy gifts and decorations for the upcoming New Year and the Coptic Christmas that falls on Jan. 7. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptians shop for New Year, Christmas gifts amid dire economy

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EGYPT-CAIRO-NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS-PREPARATION

(221228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Christmas gifts are seen outside a store in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 27, 2022. Despite the difficult economic conditions, boutiques in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, are thronged with customers who come to buy gifts and decorations for the upcoming New Year and the Coptic Christmas that falls on Jan. 7. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptians shop for New Year, Christmas gifts amid dire economy

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Copts, Muslims hold joint press conference

LOS ANGELES, United States - Coptic Orthodox Church Bishop Serapion (C front) speaks during a joint press conference with the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2012.

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Copts in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt - A Coptic woman prays at a church in Cairo on June 26, 2012.