Date of source: Monday, February 7, 2005
What authority does the Central Auditing Agency (CAA) have over the various ecclesiastical institutions? It is known that the Azhar as well as its faculties and institutes are placed under the supervision of the CAA. All professional syndicates, chambers of commerce and industry are also considered...
Date of source: Monday, February 7, 2005
I have never laughed as I did when I read the article that archpriest Marqus ‘Azīz, pastor of the Hanging Church, published in reply to an article by journalist Muhammad al-Bāz entitled ‘How can he face his followers when he curses? How dare he carry the cross on his chest when he lies?...
Date of source: Monday, February 7, 2005
In the aftermath of the issue of Wafā’ Costantine, many Copts called for the removal of the cell for religion on identification cards.
Date of source: Monday, February 7, 2005
News has been circulating in Coptic circles that the Church has decided to send both Wafā’ Costantine and Mari cAbd al-Allāh and their families to a Western country.
Date of source: Monday, January 31, 2005
A great unfairness is being done towards Christ nowadays, as He has been wronged by both Matta al-Maskīn and His Holiness Pope Shenouda.
Date of source: Monday, January 31, 2005
In the article “The Unseen Facts,” published on January 10, 2005 in al-Usbou‘ newspaper, Anba Mousa replies to arguments raised by judge Tāriq al- Bishrī with regards to the Costantine issue.
Date of source: Monday, January 31, 2005
A woman living in cAyn Hilwān went to the police station and filed a report against both her daughter’s fiancé cĀsim Shihāta and her friend Shaymā’ Rashād, accusing them of kidnapping her daughter Sihām, aged 18, who has not yet returned home after the school day had ended.
Date of source: Monday, January 31, 2005
The simple definition of a denomination is a group adhering to a distinctive connective. This definition is not necessarily confined to religion, since it can also be applied to professions. Yet, we use this word to denote religion, creed, or doctrine.
Date of source: Monday, January 31, 2005
Shaykh Yousuf al-Badrī used to be a permanent figure in many news items, clutching to the sword of takfir [the act of accusing someone of unbelief] against intellectuals and bringing them to court. The controversial shaykh, however, had kept a low profile for some time, but recently rose from the...
Date of source: Monday, January 31, 2005
I assumed that the issue of Wafā’ Costantine was closed. However, I am forced to write again after what some papers (such as “Watanī”) published and their propagation of division and racism.