Date of source: الأربعاء, تموز (يوليو) 3, 2013
In Qena, dozens of Islamists attacked a Coptic Orthodox church in downtown Qena after the army statement. They also attacked a number of Coptic stores and smashed the storefronts.
Army and police forces dealt with the attackers and put them back in their location at al-Sā’ah square, however, they...
Date of source: السبت, حزيران (يونيو) 29, 2013
In al-Ahrām, under the title “Cathedral working normally”, Archpriest Makari Habīb, Pope Tawadros’ secretary, denied that the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral will not hold work this week (June 28 - July 5) because of the protests. He added that Pope Tawadros’ sermon will take place normally (Author not...
Date of source: الاثنين, حزيران (يونيو) 17, 2013
A meeting between Bishop Pachomius, the Coptic Orthodox caretaker at that time as the Pope was not yet elected, Church leaders, churches' representatives at the Assembly and jursits was held at Saint Mark Cathedral to discuss disputed articles at the draft Constitution and the possibility of...
Date of source: الخميس, حزيران (يونيو) 13, 2013
Pope Tawadros received the Swedish Ambassador to Egypt, Malin Kärre, at his papal headquarters at Saint Mark Cathedral, and they discussed the situation of Egypt and the Chruch. Pope Tawadros in scheduled to meet the Danish Ambassador to Egypt, Pernille Dahler Kardel (the article mentions Christian...
Date of source: الأربعاء, حزيران (يونيو) 12, 2013
By February 8, 2011, many of the young protesters on the Tahrīr-Square were confronted with a big problem -they were running out of money. The National Association for Change attempted to cover the needs of the protesters as effectively as possible. Dr. 'Abd al-Jalīl sent a car to distribute...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, حزيران (يونيو) 11, 2013
The normally quiet village of Tant al-Jazīrah in the town of Tūkh of al-Qalyubia governorate transformed yesterday (Jun. 12) into a fierce battle between the inhabitants. A dog attack on a herd of sheep owned by Muslims caused a war between Muslims and Copts involving firearms in the village,...
Date of source: السبت, حزيران (يونيو) 8, 2013
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) demanded that the French government not to deport an Egyptian Christian because he fled to France to escape alleged repression. European judges in Strasbourg on Thursday (June 6) considered that his expulsion is a violation of Article III of the European...
Date of source: الجمعة, آيار (مايو) 24, 2013
The Pope’s trip to Austria began and will continue for ten days. The visit will involve the inauguration of a number of churches, simultaneously ordaining bishops and priests of the Coptic Church in Europe. The Pope will also hold a meeting for the Coptic priests of Europe in Austria due to time...
Date of source: السبت, آيار (مايو) 25, 2013
Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II highlighted his excellent relationship with Grand Shaykh of the Azhar Dr. Ahmad al-Tayyīb. The Pope mentioned that al-Tayyīb is a dear friend to him and that he plays an important role in both institutions. Pope Tawadros also pointed out that the Church and Azhar...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, نيسان (أبريل) 16, 2013
Al-Yawm al-Sābi' learned that Pope Tawadros cut short his retreat after intensive contact with the presidency. Last Wednesday, Apr. 10, Pope Tawadros canceled his weekly sermon and announced that he would retreat to the Bishoy Monastery in objection to the regime’s dealing with the attacks at al-...