Date of source: الأربعاء, آيار (مايو) 9, 2007
In his Wednesday sermon, Pope Shenouda looked tired. He warned the young generation against the abuse of internet that may result in illegal relations. The pope also congratulated President Mubārak on his birthday and prayed for the newly married Jamāl Husnī Mubārak and his wife.
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 10, 2007
A group of Coptic Orthodox clergymen launch a big campaign against the “autocracy” of Bishop Bīshūy, general secretary of the Holy Synod. The report made accusations against Bishop Bīshūy and severely criticized his policy and questioned the legitimacy of his ordination.
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 10, 2007
The Administrative Court in Alexandria canceled the governor’s ruling to remove buildings that belonged to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria.
Date of source: الجمعة, آيار (مايو) 4, 2007
The administrative judiciary court considers the appeal over a unified law draft for Copts’ personal status.
Date of source: السبت, آيار (مايو) 5, 2007
‘Abd al-Hakīm al-Qādī writes about the newly appointed governor of Qena, Majdī Ayyūb.
Date of source: الأحد, آيار (مايو) 6, 2007
The article discusses a plan to further develop Coptic Studies at Claremont Graduate University, and points to a number of individuals, students and Coptic figures, who both support the program and see the potential for increasing Coptic awareness around the globe.
Date of source: الأحد, آيار (مايو) 6, 2007
The article discusses the second laymen’s conference, the topics discussed, and the problems surrounding the conference itself.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آيار (مايو) 8, 2007
The angry reaction of the Coptic Orthodox Church to the laymen’s conference made those announce their intention to file claims against two priests. While the laymen of the conference accused the church of corruption and tyranny, the latter accused them of apostasy, homosexuality, and compliance...
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 21, 2007
A professor at the Faculty of Philosophy wrote a book full of slander and defamation against Christianity: doctrine, theology, and clergy.
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 25, 2007
The president of the UAE has received Pope Shenouda III, who is on a short visit to Abu Dhabi to open the Saint Antonuis Orthodox Cathedral.