World pays tribute to Pope Shenouda

Mourning: the body of Pope Shenouda III in state (above, left) observed by the faithful PA Gerald Butt Middle East Correspondent 22/3/2012 MEMBERS of the ruling military council and cabinet ministers from Egypt, as well as Christian and Muslim representatives from around the world, attended the funeral on Tuesday of Pope Shenouda III, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, who died last Saturday, aged 88. The Cathedral of St Mark in Cairo was packed to overflowing, while tens of thousands thronged around the outside of the building. Many wept as they followed the service on a giant television screen.