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Date of source: Friday, July 5, 2013
Egyptian churches welcomed the army’s decision to topple Morsi, stressing their support of the road map. Bishop Raphael commented on Morsi’s downfall, saying, “Thank God who brought us back together, this is the real Egypt”. Bishop Mūsá wrote a letter in his handwriting, saying: "Congratulations to...
Date of source: Thursday, July 4, 2013
In Minya and after Morsi’s speech, Azhar and Church symbols led anti-Morsi protests of civil powers while pro-Morsi protests started from al-Rahman Mosque chanting against Copts and calling them “traitors” (Muhammad al-Zahrāwī, al-Tahrīr, Jul. 4, p. 16). The article has no link online.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
In al-Minya governorate, Coptic Catholic Archpriest, Ayūb Sālih, in Diljā village of Dayr Mawās Township, said that dozens of teenagers assembled in front of a church’s lounge, surrounded, threw rocks, and attempted to storm it (Islām Fahmī, al-Watan, Jul. 3). Read original text in Arabic.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
On Monday, July 1, Defense Minister ‘Abd al-Fattāh al-Sīsī made a statement on national television and gave the presidency a 48-hour ultimatum to respond to protesters‘ demands or the army will make a road-plan of the coming period.
Date of source: Monday, July 1, 2013
A number of armored tanks and security vehicles were securing the gates of different churches across Egypt, fearing attacks against worship places during June 30 protests. Meanwhile, Coptic Orthodox, Catholic, and Evangelical churches continue their prayers to God to protect Egyptians and prevent...
20. AWR Daily Overview, June 30, 2013: Pope decries Morsi's efforts to be President of all Egyptians
Date of source: Sunday, June 30, 2013
In al-Wafd, under the title “Copts...365 days of oppression”, Copts suffered the most during the one-year rule of Morsi who promised at the beginning of his rule to be the President of all Egyptians, while the past few months proved that he is the President for only his clan and people.
Date of source: Saturday, June 29, 2013
In al-Wafd under the title “National institutions respond to Mursi”, the article mentions the responses of each of the institutions that were mentioned in Morsi’s speech. For instance, Morsi directed a “message to the Church,” where he described Copts as partners in the homeland who should not be...
Date of source: Friday, June 28, 2013
In al-Watan under the title “Churches: Presidency didn’t invite us to speech, Mursi lives in virtual world”, the three main Coptic denominations in Egypt (Orthodox, Catholic, and Evangelical) told al-Watan that they were not invited to Morsi’s speech on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
Date of source: Sunday, July 7, 2013
Al-Yawm al-Sābi’ reported on July 7 the death of a Coptic Orthodox priest in al-‘Arīsh. Reuters reported on the same story on July 6 under the title “Coptic priest shot dead in Egypt attack: sources”. Please find the original text below:
(Reuters) - Gunmen shot dead a Coptic Christian priest in...
Date of source: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Clashes erupted in Asyut when two children wanted to ride a wagon to al-Muharraq Monastery (Dayr al-Muharraq) (in al-Qūsīyah Township of Asyut governorate), however, the wagon driver insisted for a fee. The parents of the children reproached the wagon driver but soon it turned to a battle with...
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.