An explosion near Cairo’s Coptic cathedral has killed at least 22 people and nearly 60 others, security sources say. <br /><br /> There has been no immediate claim of responsiblity. <br /><br /> The blast took place around 10:00 am local time. <br /><br /> St Mark’s Cathedral is the main headquarters of Coptic Christians in Egypt and home to the head of the church, Pope Tawadros II.<br /><br /> The religious community makes up around 10 percent of Egypt’s population. <br /><br /> In 2013, two people were killed outside the cathedral following a spike in violence against Coptic Christians. <br /><br /> On Friday, two roadside bombs – one in Cairo and one north of the capital – killed six policemen and wounded six others. <br /><br /> Egypt is currently fighting a branch of ISIL in Northern Sinai, where hundreds of soldiers and police have been killed. ISIL fighters have launched several deadly attacks in Cairo and other cities.<br />
