Date of source: Sunday, August 17, 2008
The article provides background information on the Abū Fānā Monastery crisis, stating that a settlement was reached when the Coptic Church agreed to give up some of the land for peace and a fencing wall to protect the remaining land. The article then relates how Minya officials have gone back on...
Date of source: Sunday, October 26, 2008
The author describes the emotional and impressive homecoming of Pope Shenouda after his medical absence in the U.S. The author also discusses the many issues within Egypt and the church that the pope is now faced with addressing. These include several postponed rituals, decisions, and the review of...
Date of source: Friday, June 27, 2008
Akram Al-Sa‘danīsaid that in the current days, religious personalities have become government affiliates, thus producing a gap between them and the people. However, Pope Shenouda is an exception. He neither appeases nor clashes with the government. For this reason he is widely respected, which was...
Date of source: Monday, June 16, 2008
Bishop Ruiz asserts that the Holy Synod’s meeting and all arrangements to ordain new priests were canceled due to the absence of his holiness and denies that a plate was installed into the patriarch’s left thigh bone, contradicting the statement of the Coptic Church in the United States.
Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Victor Salama describes the pope’s recent trip to the U.S where he underwent surgery on his leg.
Date of source: Sunday, May 25, 2008
Al-Faris review a film entitled, ’It happened one night’ which tells the story of a bishop, a monk and a sunday school teacher who are all visited by the Angel of Death.
Date of source: Sunday, November 11, 2007
The article highlights the recent problems with Pope Shenouda’s health, and expresses Watani International’s wishes for a speedy recovery.
Date of source: Sunday, November 11, 2007
The Egyptian media reported Copts fears over Pope Shenouda’s health after the patriarch was suddenly admitted to hospital. The pope’s condition is stable and he is expected to resume his normal duties soon.
Date of source: Sunday, May 27, 2007
Tarek Heggy presents a unique perspective on many problems that Copts claim to suffer from in Egyptian society, providing examples of action that he would take were he in the same position.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
A copy of the Group for Democratic Development and Andalus Institute for Tolerance and Anti-Violence Studies’ report on the Alexandria sectarian riots in October 2005.