On the Passing of Pope Shenouda III
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
March 17, 2012
Today,
Americans stand alongside Egyptians in offering our deepest condolences
on the passing of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria,
leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church for more than 40 years. Pope
Shenouda III was a beloved leader of Egypt’s Coptic Christians and an
advocate for national unity and religious cooperation. As we reflect on
his life and legacy, we reaffirm our support to the future peace and
prosperity of Egypt. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Egyptian
people and all those who mourn Pope Shenouda III.
