Pope Francis has confirmed his intention to make an apostolic visit to Cairo in late April, despite the bloody terrorist attacks that took place in Egypt last Sunday, Conventual Franciscan minister general, Father Marco Tasca said.

Pope Francis “very firmly confirmed his trip to Egypt,” Fr. Tasca said, adding that he is “very informed”, Catholic News Agency reported.

Earlier Archbishop Angelo Becciu said that the attacks could not disrupt the pontiff’s mission.