Date of source: Saturday, October 22, 2005
Egypt has been chosen as the venue for the third international meeting of the Episcopal Church. Church leaders explained the choice as a recognition of the role played by both Egypt and President Mubārak in conflict resolution and development in the region.
Date of source: Saturday, October 22, 2005
Radwān al-Sayyid writes about books by orientalists, the importance of translation in gathering information, and communication with the West.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
The Azhar has decided to ban a book on Islam taught at the American University in Cairo. The book, entitled "Wahabist Islam” is considered an attack Islam, contesting the validity of the Holy Qur’ān.
Date of source: Sunday, October 16, 2005
A discussion of the political rights of the Copts.
Date of source: Monday, October 17, 2005
The exclusion of the Coptic political figures from the NDP’s slate for the parliamentary elections has created turmoil amongst the Copts.
Date of source: Monday, October 17, 2005
The author argues that the government is required to give back the Christians’ rights and dignity if they are really keen on addressing the Copts’ passive attitude towards participation in public affairs. To sustain democracy, he argues that the Copts must be sufficiently represented in parliament.
Date of source: Saturday, October 15, 2005
Celebrating the anniversary of the July 23 Revolution, Egyptian Ambassador to Switzerland, Ms. Nihād Zekrā, sent a formal invitation to the Egyptian Coptic multi-millionaire ‘Adlī Abādīr to participate in the embassy’s celebration.
Date of source: Saturday, October 15, 2005 to Friday, October 21, 2005
Hānī Labīb writes on the arguments raised over the teaching document published by the Roman Catholic Church, in which it warned its five million worshippers that "parts of the Holy Bible are not actually true.”
Date of source: Friday, October 14, 2005
The Egyptian Catholic Church has denied a statement by the Roman Catholic Church stating that parts of the Holy Bible are not actually true.
Date of source: Thursday, October 13, 2005
Pope Shenouda continues to uphold his strict attitude towards marriage which forbids divorce, except in cases of adultery, despite being opposed by a number of fierce critics.