Date of source: Friday, July 13, 2007
Discussions on the succession of Pope Shenouda heats up in the Holy Synod. Bishop Musá tops the potential nominees, with Bishop Ruwis and Bishop Yu’annis both standing a good chance. The laymen propose a new draft law to allow monks to be nominated.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
The Coptic Orthodox Church affirms that Pope Shenouda III headed for Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for a kidney check up and not for surgery. Meanwhile, laymen have called to amend the bylaw of electing the patriarch, especially with the escalating fears about the pope’s health conditions.
Date of source: Sunday, July 1, 2007
The article states that Pope Shenouda’s health condition is fine and he is traveling to the United States to undergo a medical examination on his kidneys.
Date of source: Sunday, April 8, 2007
This article is a description of the international growth of the Coptic Orthodox Church over the course of history.
Date of source: Sunday, March 11, 2007
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies [CIHRS] has sent an appeal to the president of the republic and the speakers of both houses of Parliament called to amend Article Two of the Constitution that states that Islam is the religion of the state and Islamic sharīʿā is the main source of...
Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
The Coptic Orthodox Church is currently celebrating the return of Pope Shenouda III to Egypt after undergoing spinal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. The celebrations coincided with the 35th anniversary of His Holiness’ enthronement as pope of Alexandria...
Date of source: Tuesday, January 24, 2006
AWR’s American intern writes about 220 years of religious freedom in the U.S., arguing that one standard must be applied to all.
Date of source: Thursday, July 1, 1999
Islam is the fastest growing religion in America and expected to soon command the largest following in the country after Christianity. Many employers are unfamiliar with Islam, which is practiced by 1.2 billion people worldwide, and often don’t know how to handle Muslims’ requests.