Date of source: Sunday, October 5, 2008
Review of the Cairo press in which three controversies are discussed. First, a Fatwá banning serving food or drinks during the day during Ramadan. Second the story of Qistantīn, a priest’s wife who disappeared and supposedly converted to Islam, and now lives in seclusion in a monastery, amid rumors...
Date of source: Thursday, October 2, 2008
An al-Qā‘idahorganizationstatementhas allegedly been released stating that the group will bomb monasteries in Egypt if they are holding Wafā’ Qistantīn against her will.
Date of source: Sunday, October 5, 2008
Pope Shenouda has expressed his desire for criminals to be punished regardless of their creed so that they do not commit more crimes.
Date of source: Friday, October 3, 2008
Bishop Bīshūy has criticized other Christian denominations and made controversial declarations but Pope Shenouda continues to stand by him.
Date of source: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Hānī Samīr talks about "monasticism and the future", which is the theme of the fourth conference of the Coptic Laymen, to be held early next year.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
In this issue’s editorial Drs. Hulsman highlights the complications of the Rosetta church issue as well as discussing the recently released US International Religious Freedom Report, which has provoked widespread reactions in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, September 14, 2008
A study is published reviewing the legal status in Egypt and noting the deterioration in freedom of speech and democratic initiatives.
Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
A controversial amendment to personal status regulation highlights the question as to whether Coptic marriages and divorces are under the jurisdiction of the church or the state.
Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Mahmūd Salāh Al-Dīn has been accused of attacking three churches in Alexandria. He is currently in hospital and doctors have claimed that he has a psychological disorder and cannot be held responsible for his actions.
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.