Date of source: Thursday, January 20, 2000
Although, calm was restored to the village of Al-Kosheh, Muslims and Christians reproached each other for what happened. In order to solve the problem of Al-Kosheh, we have to examine the reasons for the dispute and its rapid development. We have to study the problems suffered by the village...
Date of source: Wednesday, January 26, 2000
President Mubarak issued three presidential decrees for building three new churches for Orthodox Copts: a church in Mustafa Fahmi street in Helwan, Cairo, a church in Al-Shat Street in Fayyoum, and a third in Marina tourist village [on the Mediterranean coast]. The president has also issued three...
Date of source: Tuesday, January 25, 2000
I know quite well that the Holy Qur’an encourages the Muslim to communicate with his Christian brother. There are a lot of verses, which confirm this communication and bless it. On the other hand, when I searched the prophetic Hadiths [traditions concerning the sayings and actions of the Prophet...
Date of source: Monday, January 24, 2000
As Gamal Al-Shazly, the assistant secretary general of the National Party declared that - according to the recommendations of the president - Copts, women and youth will have a greater share in the coming people’s assembly elections in November [2000].
Date of source: Sunday, January 23, 2000
Presidential decree number 456 in 1999 has been issued. This presidential decision permitted the rebuilding of Virgin Mary Church for the Coptic Orthodox in Al-Fayyoum. This church was damaged in the earthquake of 1992.
Date of source: Sunday, January 23, 2000
In this article, Dr. Michael discussed Coptic patriotic unity. It is an historical article in which he stated the honorable situations of the Copts throughout their whole history. In addition to this, he mentioned that the Copts have established a constitution in their dealings with Muslims and...
Date of source: Saturday, January 22, 2000 to Friday, January 28, 2000
Proper logic says that it is foolish for people to fight each other because some of them have black eyes and are short while the others are not. The same logic judges that it is also foolish for people to fight each other for nothing except that some of them inherited Islam and others Christianity...
Date of source: Saturday, January 22, 2000 to Friday, January 28, 2000
Dr. Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi, the Grand Sheikh of the Azhar and Pope Shenouda III both spoke in a lecture entitled: "Religions, a source for values - A future vision". At the conclusion of the lecture, His Holiness [the Pope] said: "Being here with His Eminence the Grand Sheikh of the Azhar is the...
Date of source: Friday, January 21, 2000
On January 7th, the special warrior, Lieutenant General Fou’ad Aziz Ghali died. With his death, Egypt has lost one of its faithful sons who gave his life for the dignity and safety of this country. He was awarded 23 medals for his excellent performance in the October War.
Date of source: Saturday, January 1, 2000
A schedule of a visit of Pope John Paul II to Egypt is given.