The congregation shouted “Shame, shame!” at the Rev. Edward Pushparaj when he said Pope Francis had only been “bad” for the Catholic Church.

Despite recent and repeated terrorist attacks against Egypt's minority Christian communities, Pope Francis will not cancel his visit to Egypt.

Humility, courage and openness are crucial in creating harmony between social, scientific and political bodies, the pope said.

"The defense of human beings knows no barriers," says Pope Francis in a conversation with the Italian journal Libertàcivili.

Religious people must listen to one another and speak to each other as brothers and sisters, the pope said. "Listen and speak softly, peacefully, seeking the path together."