Date of source: الثلاثاء, آذار (مارس) 18, 2008
The article reviews the opening speeches that have been delivered during the 20th conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
Date of source: الأربعاء, آذار (مارس) 19, 2008
Al-Sa‘dāwī reports on reactions of the Coptic Orthodox Church to Max Michel’s allegations that he has a CD that contains information about the increasing number of conversion cases of Coptic Orthodox under the mandate of Pope Shenouda III.
Date of source: الأربعاء, آذار (مارس) 12, 2008
The Egyptian press continues to devote attention to the different reactions to the Supreme Administrative Court ruling allowing Christian divorcees to remarry. The church rejected the ruling and considered it against the Bible and church codes. Some authors highlighted the tragic influence of the...
Date of source: الخميس, آذار (مارس) 13, 2008
Jamāl As‘ad thinks that Copts’ isolation from public life started with the mandates of Anwar al-Sādāt and Pope Shenouda III. He also believes that article two of the Egyptian Constitution does not contradict citizenship rights.
Date of source: الخميس, آذار (مارس) 13, 2008
Qandīl attacks Bishop Bīshūy, general secretary of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church and accuses him of abusing his position as a clergyman to gain power and judge the faith of people.
Date of source: السبت, آذار (مارس) 15, 2008
‘Amr Bayyūmī reports on Pope Shenouda’s anger at priests of the Cave Church for inciting the church congregation to oppose the ordination of three new priests to the church.
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 14, 2008
Michael ‘Ādil reports on the visit of Philippe Coste, the French ambassador to Egypt, to the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo where he met with Pope Shenouda III who escorted him, after finishing his weekly sermon, to the papal headquarters.
Date of source: الخميس, آذار (مارس) 13, 2008
Ibrāhīm ‘Alī Sālih responds to an interview conducted with Pope Shenouda III. He refutes Pope Shenouda’s argument about the Coptic Orthodox Church’s rejection of the civil courts approval of divorce between Coptic couples, considering it an act of adultery.
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 14, 2008
Zākhir details the personal relationship between Pope Shenouda III and Bishop Bishūy; a relationship that dates back to the time of the bishop’s uncle who was Shenouda’s friend. He also reveals his intention to bring Bishop Bishūy to court for offending him in public and mentions different...
Date of source: الخميس, آذار (مارس) 6, 2008
The Supreme Administrative Court in Egypt issued a controversial ruling that guarantees Christian divorcees the right to a second marriage. The Coptic Orthodox Church rejects the ruling and declares that there is no authority on Earth that can oblige the church to go against their conscience....