Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 11, 2002
The author expresses his surprise at the statement of Pope Shenouda concerning the right of the Copts to occupy leadership positions. He believes that the pope should not have given such a statement in a time when the Middle East witnesses dramatic events.
Date of source: الجمعة, آيار (مايو) 10, 2002
Describing a visit to Bishop Thomas in his retreat center Anafora.
Dr. Meinardus’ opinion on the increase of the cult of saints and relics.
Date of source: الجمعة, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2002
A member of Parliament of the Muslim Brotherhood said that Egypt should prevent the trade of wine because Egypt is an Islamic country. However, Dr. Zeinab Radwan and Dr. Abdel-Mo’ti Bayoumi believe that there is nothing wrong about non-Muslims drinking wine in Egypt. Dr. Georget Sobhi [a Christian...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 3, 2002
Highlighting an important interview with Metropolitan Bishoi.
Date of source: الاثنين, آذار (مارس) 11, 2002
The articles in this issue of the RNSAW are exemplary for what we so often find in Egyptian media.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 15, 2002
The year report of 2001 including an overview of the special reports written for the RNSAW. The year 2001 was marked by a strong increase in the number of special reports, providing readers with information that is not available elsewhere.
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 18, 2002
President Mubarak’s decision to make Coptic Christmas, January 7, a national holiday.
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 30, 2002
Dr. Nabil Luka Bebawi believes that President Mubarak is the master of national unity in Egypt and that the problems of Copts are domestic problems that should be solved internally without any foreign intervention. He said that there is no religious persecution in Egypt as some people claim.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 31, 2002
Highlighting articles that are examples of sensationalist press
Date of source: الأربعاء, أيلول (سبتمبر) 17, 2003
Announcement of articles published in this issue on problems around the monastery of Saint Antonius. Media attention for Pope Shenouda’s campaign against the homosexual Episcopal bishop in the US.