Date of source: Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Drs. Hulsman provides a detailed description of Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt, and a history of Coptic problems, stemming from their own actions and outside influences.
Date of source: Sunday, November 26, 2006
Bishop Marques of Shubrā al-
Khīmah
asks for classes in fields of technology, media and arts in order to attract youth and make
full use of their
talents.
Date of source:
The conference about the reform in the Coptic Orthodox Church is still arousing noise. This
review
presents the comments of Bishop Murqus, the official spokesman of Pope Shenouda III, and other different
echoes and comments on the conference.
Date of source:
The Criminal Court of Sohag gave its verdict in al-Kosheh case, in
which
57 Muslims and 39 Copts were accused. Ninety-two defendants were set free and four Muslim defendants were
sentenced to between one and ten years imprisonment. No one was convicted of murder, although 21 Christians
were...
Date of source: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
The review presents different news reports from Egypt: Bishop Marqus, the spokesman for Pope Shenouda, asked the government to allow continuance of the “Guidance and Advice sessions.” Parliamentary sessions will be intensively resumed in a new term that is expected to debate proposed...
Date of source: Monday, October 30, 2006
Father Marqus, the secretary of Pope Shenouda and the spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church, comments on Pope Shenouda’s statements about the severity of church trials. He also defends Pope Shenouda in relations to discussions about his successor.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
The official spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church announced that Pope Shenouda is in good
health after having an operation on his spinal column. All news that the pope is suffering from cancer was
denounced.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Pope Shenouda underwent successful surgery on his spine. The
Egyptian permanent ambassador to the United States and the Egyptian general consul in New York visited Pope
Shenouda to deliver President Mubarak’s and the whole Egyptian people’s greetings.
Date of source: Sunday, October 22, 2006
The Marqus Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is considering holding a video conference interview
with Pope Shenouda at his residence at the Cleveland Hospital in the U.S. The pope is expected to have surgery on
his spine.
Date of source: Monday, October 16, 2006
The dioceses of the Coptic Orthodox Church have experienced an unprecedented state of rebellion. Many statements have been issued from different groups on the moral and financial improprieties committed by some bishops, who are supposed to be the spiritual symbols of the church.