Date of source: السبت, آيار (مايو) 30, 2015
According to the Egyptian public statistics bureau, the number of divorces in Egypt reached 2.5 million in 2011 as expenditures related to divorce also peaked at 350 thousand Egyptian pounds. Personal Status Law allows a woman to request a divorce if her husband is absent for more than a year.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
The Church of Qasr al-Dūbārah celebrated Christmas the day before yesterday, as Revered Sāmih Morris, pastor of the church, apologized for the high level of security, saying this was in anticipation of ‘any explosion that might target the church and its occupants during the celebrations’.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 7, 2014
Amidst a guard of army and police, Pope Tawadros II received Christmas wishes and congratulations from members of the clergy, ministers and officials, and members of the church.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
Saudi Arabian theologian Muhammad al-'Arīfī has issued a fatwá against congratulating Christians during the Christmas celebrations, stating that Muslims may wish Christians well on happy occasions such as graduation, but not for religious festivals.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
Terrorism and fear haunt the Copts during the Christmas celebrations.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
The lack of security helped increase the cases of Copts kidnapped in Upper Egypt for the purposes of obtaining a ransom.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
In an interview with Al-Watan, Father Makarios, Bishop of Minya talks about the status of the Copts and Churches in Egypt. In addition, he reflects on the weak role of the security forces.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
Security forces frustrated an attempt to detonate a bomb at St Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo on Christmas Eve.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
Despite the clear instructions of the Minister of Interior for intensed security presence around all the churches during feast celebrations, none of the necessary security forces have appeared.
"The security is hidden ... we trust that we are in the hands of God .. our Lord protector," the...
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 6, 2014
Pope Tawadros amidst the painful celebration of the Copts says: "this is a small part of the price of freedom that we offer to our nation".
Many Copts will experience a Christmas of fear and pain this year, many praying in tents or amidst the ruins of churches that were burned down, where the...