Muslim Brotherhood Leader Calls Pope Shenouda

Mohamed Badie, leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, has called Pope Shenouda III (al-Suriani) of Alexandria asking to meet with young Copts to assuage their fears concerning the role the Brotherhood is beginning to play in Egyptian politics and emphasize its belief in the equality of all Egyptians. This is in spite of previous 2007 statements by the Brotherhood that non-Muslims and women should not be allowed to run for the presidency. More here.