Cairo - Pope Francis arrived in Cairo on Friday hoping to mend ties with Muslim leaders just as Egypt's ancient Christian community faces unprecedented pressure from Islamic State militants who have threatened to wipe it out,AP reported. In an address to the Egyptian people this week, Francis said he hoped his visit would help bring peace and encourage dialog and reconciliation with the Islamic world. Meanwhile, Egypt's Coptic Pope to sign agreement with Pope Francis on baptism requirement. According to state news agency MENA, The Holy Synod of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church announced on Friday that its head Pope Tawadros II is set to sign an agreement with Pope Francis -- the head of the Roman Catholic Church, who is currently visiting Cairo -- to end a long-time disagreement between the two churches over the sacrament of baptism.