CAIRO, June 23 (MENA) - The Coptic Orthodox Church, led by Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark condemned the suicide bombing that targeted Mar Elias Church in Dweila neighborhood in Damascus, Syria.

In a statement Monday, the Church said "We condemn this treacherous suicide bombing that took place inside Mar Elias Church in Dweila neighborhood in Damascus. We denounce this heinous act and all forms of violence, intimidation and the depriving of any human being of their natural right to a safe life. " (MENA)

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