Date of source: Saturday, March 27, 2010
The author reports on different Christian views about the appointment of al-Tayyib as Shaykh of the Azhar.
Date of source: Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Coptic Church desires certain conditions to characterize the successor of Tantāwī, in order to maintain the close relationship between the two religious institutions, al-Azhar and the Church. However, Muslim shaykhs and scholars reject the interference of the Church in determining the next...
Date of source: Saturday, March 6, 2010
The crisis between the Orthodox and Evangelical Churches reignites as 40 Orthodox Copts join the Evangelical Church.
Date of source: Saturday, February 20, 2010
The author reports on a new fatwa, from Dar al-iftā’ in Egypt, which has stirred the anger of the Egyptian church.
Date of source: Saturday, February 20, 2010
This article discusses the different reactions towards the announcement of Muhammad al-Barad‘ī to participate in the upcoming presidential elections. The Copts are divided into two groups. The first highly supports him, while the other stresses that he is not a politically efficient enough to reach...
Date of source: Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sawt al-Ummah investigates the story of Sīdī Muhammad al-‘Aryān a holy man who is revered by both Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Saturday, August 22, 2009
This article deals with the history of a disbanded Coptic group, called ’al-Ummah Al-Qibtīyah’, which existed during 1953-1954. It reports the group has re-formed and allegedly has threatened to abduct Bishop Bīshūy in case of his nomination for the papacy, along with other Coptic Church leaders...
Date of source: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Fāris reports accusations against human rights organizations in Egypt and the defense of heads of some of those organizations.
Date of source: Saturday, October 10, 2009
The article sheds light on a book that highlights Coptic publications and their stances toward Egyptian affairs in the early twentieth century.
Date of source: Saturday, August 8, 2009
This article reports on the campaign Būlus ‘Uwaydah, priest of Virgin Mary Church in Wādī Hūf, Hilwan, intends to prepare for supporting Jamāl Mubārak in case he nominates himself for the presidency.