Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 17, 2005
A press review of articles concerning the allegedly anti-Islamic play performed in the Mar Girgis Church in Alexandria, which prompted angry demonstrations from Muslims.
Date of source: الخميس, كانون الثاني (يناير) 12, 2006
Articles that give a good insight into some frequent misunderstandings in Arab-West relations.
A Christian play in Alexandria, advising Christians in a crude way not to convert to Islam, was followed by Muslim demonstrations and violence.
Date of source: الخميس, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 6, 2005
Former Member of Parliament, Jamāl As‘ad slated Pope Shenouda’s recent statement about the low representation of Copts in local councils.
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 5, 2005
Pope Shenouda denied rumors that the Church would nominate a number of Copts for Parliament.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 10, 2005
Pope Shenouda has always cited incidents of assaults on churches and Copts by some members of al-Jamā‘at al-Islāmīya, accusing the police of slackness in dealing with the assailants.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 10, 2005
Recent press reports held that a list containing the names of 30 Copts was forwarded to the National Democratic Party (NDP) leaders to enter the forthcoming parliamentary elections under the umbrella of the ruling party.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 9, 2005
The head of the Coptic church has made public statements about the political representation quota system, which Copts have rejected, fearing an increase in sectarian tensions and arguing that the quota system runs counter to the principle of citizenship.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 10, 2005
The church is required to offer an explanation for the anti-Islamic play in Alexandria, and Pope Shenouda has to show good faith in the future of Egypt.
Date of source: السبت, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 1, 2005 to الجمعة, تشرين اﻷول (أكتوبر) 7, 2005
Father Andarāwus ‘Aziz claims that the decision to have him defrocked of his priestly duties was marked by unjust improvisation, which is wide-spread in the church administration
Date of source: الأربعاء, أيلول (سبتمبر) 28, 2005
Will writings about Coptic Orthodox Church ever break out of the mold and will dialogues tackling its affairs ever be directed to serve its best interest and steered away from the fights for the Papal Chair?