Date of source: Monday, September 10, 2007
A book authored by the so-called church reformation group arouses heated arguments on the internet. The book accuses Pope Shenouda of violating the traditional preaching of the Coptic Orthodox Church and of providing heretic theological arguments.
Date of source: Saturday, September 8, 2007
Archpriest Butrus Butrus denies rumors that there is a tense relationship between Pope Shenouda and Bishop Bīshūy.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Bishop Kyrillos’ absence for the second time, during the reception of Pope Shenouda upon his return from abroad, raised questions and revealed that their relationship may have reached an impasse.
Date of source: Sunday, September 2, 2007
The article discusses Pope Shenouda’s trip toe the U.S. and the honors that were bestowed on him for his contributions to the Coptic community and faith.
Date of source: Friday, January 7, 2005
President Husnī Mubārak called His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Church wishing him, and the Coptic community in Egypt and abroad, a Merry Christmas.
Date of source: Saturday, August 25, 2007 to Friday, August 31, 2007
Pope Shenouda denied what al-Miṣrī al-Yawm published as his opinion regarding both the conversion of Muḥammad Ḥijāzī and the Coptic expatriates’ organization. Pope Shenouda declared his denial in a meeting in the United States with representatives of major Coptic and Christian organizations.
Date of source: Sunday, July 29, 2007
Majdī Khalīl sheds light on the difference between citizenship rights and the political activity of clergymen, and highlights the rarity of clergymen who are politically active.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
A Coptic laymen’s group called for radical changes in the system and rules of the Coptic Orthodox patriarch elections. The suggestions were severely rejected by the church and a wide range of Copts. Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá, purportedly the leader of the laymen’s group, wrote an article explaining his...
Date of source: Monday, July 30, 2007
Although leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church have repeatedly declared that Pope Shenouda III is in a healthy condition, some news has revealed that he might be too sick to run the church. Thereby, the church’s five leading figures have established a committee to fulfill the pope’s tasks.
Date of source: Friday, July 20, 2007
A group of Coptic Orthodox laymen held a conference in which participants proposed new rules for choosing the patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The list of rules is meant to replace those that were issued in 1957. They suggested that the future patriarch be a married layman. The church and...