Date of source: Friday, March 24, 2000
Subtitles: The Muslims: The apology is political and not religious. The Catholics: The Pope’s aim is spreading peace. The Orthodox: The apology represents a European vision and not a Christian vision. The apology declaration which was delivered by Pope John Paul II, the Pope of Vatican, during the...
Date of source: Sunday, March 26, 2000
A short time before the visit of Mubarak to the USA a report of the American State Department for Foreign Affairs alleged that the Egyptian government is continuing its persecution of Copts in Egypt. The report coincides with a Jewish anti-Egyptian campaign through paid-for advertisements. There...
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2000
During the visit of the President Mubarak to USA, the Zionist interest groups will raise many issues... According to well-informed sources the US president received a petition signed by 100 members of the Congress, who asked Clinton to refuse to give Egypt any economic advantage, and to set...
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2000
As usual the Copts’ case had the priority in the meetings that were held between the American Congress members and the "Knocking At Doors" Committee. What was really amazing for the Congress members was that they were asking questions about the Copts situation in Egypt and the people who were...
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2000
Yesterday, the hysteria campaigns that are normally launched against Egypt were raised again a few hours before Mubarak’s visit to America. The American Washington Times, which is known for its alliance to the Jewish lobby, continued to publish full pages of paid advertisements that claimed the...
Date of source: Sunday, March 26, 2000
Many [mainly Christian] merchants in Dar Al-Salaam suffered damages to properties and shops amounting to tens and even hundred of thousands of Egyptian pounds in the riots that engulfed the city and Al-Kosheh at the beginning of the year. Government neglect and procrastination in paying out...
Date of source: Friday, March 24, 2000
This statement was published on March 13 in Al-Ahram and the other local newspapers. It mentioned that 135 accused had been referred to Sohag Criminal Court on various charges including murder. No Muslim or Christian cleric was included among those charged. 20 Copts were listed as murdered in the...
Date of source: Sunday, March 26, 2000
It is not possible for the Vatican to adopt any doctrine but that of Jesus Christ, because to do so would demolish its role and mission. So the formula of dialogue is careful and clear, it means only coexistence, and fraternity, but not dialogue concerning, nor the solution of, pending issues.
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2000
As a result of the Al-Kosheh incidents, people began to understand that the Church is a party whom the Christians belong to. It is true that the Christians belong to the Church, but this is from the spiritual point of view. The Church gives the Christian the right to choose whatever political...
Date of source: Saturday, March 25, 2000 to Friday, March 31, 2000
The phenomenon of "sheikhism" (claiming to have special spiritual vocation) is starting to devastate a wide range of Egyptian society. This requires our highest attention especially since it hits mainly women, the most vital cell in society.