Bishop gives details about final stage of Coptic Church’s papal elections

Ahram Online 1/10/2012 Coptic Orthodox Bishop Paul describes upcoming ‘alter lottery,’ slated for Sunday, by which Egypt’s next Coptic pope will be chosen. At a Thursday press conference, Coptic Orthodox Bishop Paul provided details about the final stage of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s papal elections, which will involve what is known as the ‘alter lottery.’ One of three Coptic clergymen who on Monday were voted into the final round will be chosen by the lottery, which is slated for Sunday, 4 November.