Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria, dead at 88

Pope Shenouda on throne dead.jpgOn Saturday, 17 March 2012, Pope Shenouda III, the 117th head of the Coptic Christians died. Shenouda was the successor of Saint Mark. He led his Church since November 1971.UK's Mail Online has a story of Pope Shenouda with other photos here. Plus, the Washington Post has an article to read.The photo to the right is of Pope Shenouda sitting on his throne one last time before burial. Perhaps the Roman bishops would like to adopt this practice.

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