Date of source: Saturday, December 1, 2012
President Mursī is receiving the draft of Egypt’s first post-revolution constitution from Counselor Husām al-Ghiryānī, Chairman of the Constituent Assembly, in the presence of the constitution-writing members.
Date of source: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Eleven Egyptian newspapers have decided not to print their Wednesday editions to protest President Muhammad Mursī’s controversial constitutional decree. A handful of private satellite channels also reportedly plan to temporarily cease transmission on Wednesday.
Date of source: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Egypt's Constituent Assembly has passed a draft constitution that fails to protect women's rights or guarantee religious freedom, Human Rights Watch said.
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2012
Abd Al-Rahman Al-Barr member of the Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Bureau, in statements on the sidelines of the investiture ceremony, called on the withdrawn representatives of the churches to return to the constituent assembly drafting a new constitution for Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2012
Muḥsin George, a member of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s Millī Council in Alexandria, said Pope Tawāḍrus II is a wise personality and a devout religious leader, expressing confidence that the new pope would overcome all challenges facing him during his time on the chair of Saint Mark.
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2012
Attending the ceremony of the enthronement of the 118th Pope of the See of Saint Mark, Coptic Pope Tawadrus II, were the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, the United States, Canada and Belgium, former Minister of Information ‘Usāmah Haykal, former Prime Minister ʿIṣām Sharaf, former Deputy Prime...
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2012
Pope Tawāḍrus II, in a written speech delivered on his behalf by Bishop Pachomius, underlined the importance of an undivided patronizing of the church at the level of all parishes, stressing joint action and unity for the sake of the nation’s peace.
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2012
Pope Tawāḍrus II wept during his enthronement ceremony as he was overwhelmed by emotional reception while Coptic zaghārīd (shrills made by women as a sign of joy) were heard as acting patriarch Bishop Pachomius handed the new Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark the papal staff.
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2012
Bishop Pachomius handed Pope Tawāḍrus II the papal staff and placed a gold crown on his head amidst standing ovation by all persons who attended the investiture ceremony in the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2012
The Coptic Orthodox Church bells rang on Sunday (November 18) after acting patriarch Bishop Pachomius and members of the Holy Synod enthroned Pope Tawāḍrus II in ceremonies attended by Ambassador Rifāʿah al-Ṭahṭāwī, Chief of the Presidential Cabinet, as delegate of President Muhammad Mursī, Prime...