Date of source: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The article presents an overview of Coptic art that was displayed in the British Museum in an exhibition entitled, “La Bouche du Roi,” from March 22 to May 13.
Date of source: Sunday, June 10, 2007
The article discusses Egypt’s recent appointment to the UN Human Rights Council. The authors wonder if it is a valid appointment, particularly when considering the fact that there are political parties within Egypt that use slogans that oppose the fundamental ideals of human rights and citizenship...
Date of source: Saturday, June 16, 2007 to Friday, June 22, 2007
The article is based on a file that was issued by Rose al-Yūsuf magazine on the role held by religious men in both Christianity and Islam in society, and their disputes with each other.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The writer criticizes the State’s control of the people’s right to freely express and criticize the corruption in Egypt. He advocates criticism of the damaged regime, hoping that it will enable change.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The following presents the opinion of Saad Eddin Ibrahim – one of the most outspoken critics of the Egyptian government, who was imprisoned from 2000-2003 for his critique. He is a liberal secularist, but as a result of his strong democratic stance, he defends the rights of all groups in society,...
Date of source: Sunday, May 27, 2007
The Coptic Orthodox Church in Ethiopia believes that the journey of the Holy Family was to Ethiopia, not Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Transcribed by: Susan Richards-BensonThe following present a transcript of an interview with Tarek Heggy. Heggy discusses a number of issues, centered around his controversial article ‘If I were a Copt.’ He comments on current events in Egypt and the Arab world, and present his opinion on issues...
Date of source: Monday, April 30, 2007
Five million documented Muslim immigrants live in France and a surprising 75 percent of prisoners in France are Muslims, Arabs and non-Arabs.
Date of source: Sunday, April 29, 2007
The author discusses Coptic iconography over time, as well as the significant contributions of a number of renowned Coptic iconographers.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Labīb reviews the historical information about the Sultan Monastery, the sole Coptic monastery in Jerusalem. The final ruling recognizing the monastery as a Coptic property was issued by the Israeli Court of Justice in 1970. However, the ruling has not yet been executed.