Pope Shenouda says that he advised treatment for certain Evangelical Bishops who had claimed that they were born homosexual, according to the article.

The Pope added that homosexuality is not something that a person is born with, neither is it genetic. Rather, he says that is a condition that is acquired due to sinful habits.

On another note, the Pope's weekly sermon on Wednesday will be cancelled because the St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is being prepared for Christmas celebrations.

(Reviewer Note: This story was also covered by al-Misrī al-Yawm and Al-Shurūq al-Jadīd.)