Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 20, 2005
Despite Pope Shenouda’s support for President Husnī Mubārak in the presidential elections, only two Copts are running in the parliamentary elections with the support of the National Democratic Party.
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The Washington conference of Coptic activists called for a power-sharing deal, between Muslims and Christians, along the model of Sudan. They have also demanded that Egypt become a secular state.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 21, 2005
The assistant accused Bishop Baphnutius of "rebelling against Orthodoxy” due to his failure to attend the Holy Synod’s sessions for years. "The punishment for attacking Bishop Bīshouy would not be small, and Baphnutius is tightening the noose around his own neck.”
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 20, 2005
A group of Copts headed by the Bishop of Samāllout is calling for the dismissal of Bishop Bīshouy, who they say has assaulted the dignity of the church and has abused his power.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 21, 2005
An in-depth criticism of the Coptic Church’s actions, which serve to widen the divide between Copts and Muslims in Egypt.
Date of source: الخميس, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 17, 2005
An update on the court proceedings concerning the controversy over a play put on by a Coptic church, which allegedly insults Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 13, 2005
An investigation into the Wafaa’ Costantine case, in which the wife of a Coptic priest converted to Islam, prompting sectarian strife.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 14, 2005
Bishop Matiās, the bishop of al-Mahallah al-Kubra, resigned months ago and left for the United States and refused to return to Egypt until his mother began a hunger strike, Bishop Paphnotius’ message to Pope Shenouda read.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 13, 2005
Father Marqus ‘Azīz Khalīl relates his memories of Pope Shenouda III writing poetry.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 13, 2005
An Egyptian lawyer filed a lawsuit against a number of prominent key figures, demanding a fixed annual sum from the government’s budget to be spent on the Coptic Orthodox Church.