Date of source: Sunday, January 24, 2010
This article outlines 3 reasons why it is difficult to include Coptic Christians fully into the Egyptian political system. The first is the fact that there is little political participation by Copts within the government. There are seats reserved for women within the parliament, but this same...
Date of source: Friday, January 22, 2010
This article explains the lawsuit filed by Coptic lawyers against President Mubārak and the Qena governor.
Date of source: Saturday, September 5, 2009
The Egyptian government allowed Coptic satellite channel Agape to broadcast on the Egyptian satellite NileSat. The step was hailed as a good sign of the state’s moderation.
Date of source: Sunday, August 23, 2009
This article reviews some Coptic thinkers’ answers to this question: Why does the government respond to the demands of expatriate Copts and ignore Copts inside Egypt?
Date of source: Sunday, August 23, 2009
This article sheds light on a celebration held in Zaqāzīq for the new Zaqāzīq and Minia al-Qamh’s bishop, Thymothous who was warmly applauded and who stressed the love, fraternity, and tolerance among Muslims and Copts.
Date of source: Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Coptic cemetery in Hawwara, Fayoum dates back to 1913. However ten years ago two schools were built near the cemetery along with a water reservoir to supply the school. The reservoir has caused the underground water level to rise, leading to large parts of the cemetery being flooded. Local...
Date of source: Sunday, August 9, 2009
The author tracks the status of the Copts over the course of time from the 1952 Revolution till nowadays confirming the days of al-Wafd to be the best for Copts.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Pope Shenouda talks about the Coptic situation in Egypt and the role of the government.
Date of source: Monday, July 27, 2009
A new Bishop is assigned in Jirjā in the presence of wide public and governmental representation.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Al-Dustūr gives an overview of the relationship between the pope and the president in Egypt in the last 50 years.