BARI, Italy, July 7, 2018 (MENA) - Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese attended on Saturday ecumenical prayer for peace in the Middle East, at an invitation by Pope Francis of the Vatican. The pontiff's several-day visit to Italy comes at the invitation of Pope Francis, who has also invited all church leaders in the Middle East to perform the joint prayer in the Italian city. After the prayer, the Vatican's pope will meet with leaders of the Eastern Churches.