Latest: Islamic State claim attacks that killed 37 in Egyptian churches

Latest: IS has claimed the attacks via its Aamaq news agency, after having recently warned that it would step up attacks on Egypt's Christians.

Latest: Islamic State claim attacks that killed 37 in Egyptian churches

Latest: IS has claimed the attacks via its Aamaq news agency, after having recently warned that it would step up attacks on Egypt's Christians.

    What we know so far:

  • At least 25 people have been killed and 70 wounded after a bomb exploded in a church in Tanta;
  • At least 11 people have been killed and 35 wounded in a second blast at a church in Alexandria;
  • Islamic State has claimed the attacks;
  • The attacks come just weeks before Pope Francis is due to visit Egypt.

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