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Date of source: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The author reports on the sectarian strife in al-Minya and the clashes between the governor and the three bishops of Maghāghah, Samālūt and Dayr Mawās, who oppose the governor and embarrass him frequently with demonstrations.
An accusing figner is being pointed at the bishops as the inciters of...
Date of source: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Coptic Orthodox Pope Shenouda III assigned Bishop Yu’annis to prepare a report on churches that need restoration or new buildings to make restoration requests to the concerned authorities by himself.
On the other hand, the crisis between Bishop Aghathoun of Maghāghah and Ahmad Diyā’ al-Dīn, Minya...
Date of source: Wednesday, December 1, 2010
‘Imād talks about the Coptic presence in this past Sunday's parliamentary elections, saying that five candidates won their races outright and five others are up for the run-off ballot. He says that the number of Coptic voters this year has significantly increased due to the larger number of Coptic...
Date of source: Monday, November 8, 2010
Habīb says that people have been asking about who runs the Church when the pope is away on medical and pastoral trips. It used to be Bishop Bīshūy, says Habīb, but after the recent controversy surrounding his comments about Islam it has been Father Sergius. Habīb claims the Pope has chosen Father...
Date of source: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The author highlights female monasticism in Egypt and the role played by nuns.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
This article highlights the decision issued by Pope Shenouda which urges bishops and monks abroad to return to Egypt as soon as possible.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A journalist explores the traditions and values of Coptic monastic life in Egypt with a visit to the AbūAbū Maqqār Monastery.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
This article addresses the relationship between Muslims and Christians in Egypt, bringing to light the desire from the Coptic minority for full social inclusion and accessibility to more opportunities that should be initiated by the Egyptian government.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The test session of the Middle East Council of Churches uncovered many troubles. Pope Shenouda was blamed for not allowing Copts to visit Jerusalem, and many members seem not to be content with the general secretary’s financial agenda.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Habīb reports on the different reasons behind the annual visits of around forty bishops from the Orthodox Church to expatriate countries.
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.