Date of source: السبت, شباط (فبراير) 24, 2007
A listing of articles that published articles on the decree taken by the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church to excommunicate George Ḥabīb Bibāwī, the dean of the Theological Studies Institute in Indiana, over accusing Pope Shenouda of Kufr [apostasy].
Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 26, 2007
The author wonders about the real reasons for canceling the church trial of the bishop of Naj‘ Ḥammādī, Bishop Kyrillos, criticizing the Secretary- general of the Holy Synod Bishop Bīshūy for holding such trials upon personal discords alone.
Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 26, 2007
Bishop Kyrillos returns to the Diocese of Naj‘ Ḥammādī, amid demonstrations of love in which Muslims also participated.
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 25, 2007
Bishop Kyrillos’ crisis with the church is discussed, and the true reasons behind the crisis are considered, as well as the proposed solutions for the crisis.
Date of source: الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 23, 2007
The article is an interview with Bishop Kyrillos, bishop of Naj‘ Ḥammādī, who allegedly tried to abuse his priests but was cleared of all charges.
Date of source: الأربعاء, شباط (فبراير) 21, 2007
The angry demonstrations of the people of Naj‘ Ḥammādī in al- ‘Abbāsīyah Cathedral against Bishop Bīshūy’s decision to dismiss Bishop Kyrillos, which forced Pope Shenouda to reconsider the decision, reveal that Copts can no longer stand the oppression of priests.
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 25, 2007
A series of articles from the previous week that focus on issues and incidents that pertain to Copts. The topics range from legal critique of the 2nd amendment of the Constitution to discussions about the accessibility of education for minorities.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 27, 2007
Pope Shenouda III has said that any decision made by the Coptic Orthodox Church is taken through a consultative democratic process inside the Holy Synod, denying claims of a unilateral approach.
Date of source: الخميس, شباط (فبراير) 22, 2007
al-Ahrām interviews Pope Shenouda to hear his comments on recent events involving the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 27, 2007
The article discusses the questions surrounding article two of the Constitution, and who has the authority to call for its amendment. The author wonders who has the right to speak on behalf of the Copts.