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Brethren, the Catholic Cardinals, and the congregations all over the whole world:

I would like to extend to you my most heartfelt sympathies on the death of H.H. Pope John Paul II after he guided the Church throughout 26 years. During this period, he was highly respected and honored by the peoples of the whole world.  He was also highly praised because of his personal qualities, and his participation in the ecumenical work and the relationship between the Catholic Church and rest of the Churches of the world.

We will always remember his visit to Egypt and our Coptic Church, and how he was warmly welcomed.  In fact, his pain and suffering would be a solace to many of the sick.

I want to offer you the most sincere condolences of the Holy Synod and the whole Coptic Clergy. We will always remember that we work together for Christian Unity.  May the Lord help you bear the loss of this great Pontiff. 

Pope Shenouda III
Pope of Alexandria,

and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark

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