Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 20, 2008
The article reports on the statements of Shādiyah Nājī Ibrāhīm al-Sīsī, a 44-year old female Copt who was imprisoned on charges of forgery, after the General Prosecutor’s decision to release her from prison until the end of her trial.
Date of source: السبت, كانون الثاني (يناير) 12, 2008
Kamāl Zākhir asserts that the discussions about Pope Shenouda’s successor aim to safeguard the Orthodox Church and protect Pope Shenouda’s achievements.
Date of source: السبت, كانون الثاني (يناير) 12, 2008
The Coptic Orthodox Church rejects reconciliation with Max Michel unless he gives up his rank and name and apologizes to Pope Shenouda. Rumors spread about communication between Michel and the former Bishop Benyamin of Cyprus who was recently defrocked.
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 9, 2008
Pope Shenouda objects to a Coptic quota in Parliament and approves of demonstrations in houses of worship.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 7, 2008
Copts of Cyprus have closed Limassol Church and call to reinstate Bishop Benyamin who was ordered to return to his cell in Saint Bula Monastery in the Red Sea after rumors about his financial transgressions.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 13, 2008
January 7 is the day when Copts, in accordance with the Coptic calendar, celebrate Christmas. The occasion received a significant amount of attention in the Egyptian press that published a considerable number of articles about Coptic issues in general and the Christmas celebrations in particular....
Date of source: الجمعة, كانون الثاني (يناير) 11, 2008
Kamāl Zākhir thanks Pope Shenouda for announcing his intention to amend the present law of choosing the patriarch in the Coptic Orthodox Church. He proposes suggestions and support his argument with an article by Pope Shenouda in Madāris al-Ahad of 1953.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 7, 2008
Three women write their testimonial about their experience with Pope Shenouda. He is not only a charismatic character, but also a tender and blessed generous presence in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: الجمعة, كانون الثاني (يناير) 11, 2008
In his weekly sermon, Pope Shenouda III called on Copts to obtain electoral cards that will enable them to actively participate in the political life in Egypt.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 13, 2008
In spite of his critical health condition, Pope Shenouda III is heading to Jordan on January 21 to participate in a conference on religious coexistence. The patriarch will travel in a private airplane that has been equipped with medical equipment.