CTV interviewed Pope TawāḍrūsII following the opening of the first Coptic Church in Japan during his first ever visit to the country. “We built the church upon the request of Copts in Japan so that they do not feel isolated,” said the Pope. A priest from Australia will be delegated to serve the church, which will also play an important role in establishing an elderly home and a daycare.” Pope Tawāḍrūsasserted the fact that the church has a dual role, both spiritual and social.