Date of source: Thursday, January 26, 2006
In preparation for the forthcoming Egyptian municipal elections, the Muslim Brotherhood is reported to have made deals with the Coptic Orthodox Church, in an attempt to stop spreading rumors about disputes between the group and Egypt’s Copts and to administer a conclusive defeat to the ruling...
Date of source: Thursday, April 6, 2006
Incidents around the Coptic Orthodox Church of al-Udaysāt.
Preparations for the visit of former Dutch Prime Minister van Agt to AWR in May.
Date of source: Thursday, January 19, 2006
The author reports that Copts are celebrating Holy Epiphany, the baptism of Jesus.
Date of source: Sunday, January 15, 2006
Midhat Bishāy comments on an interview al-Safwa channel had with Secretary of the Holy Synod, Bishop Bīshouy, in which the bishop discussed the issue of Archpriest Zakarīyā Butrus.
Date of source: Sunday, January 1, 2006
The article deals with the issue of Zakarīyā Butrus, a defrocked Coptic priest who attacks Islam on the satellite channel al-Hayāt, a matter which Bishop Bīshouy, the secretary of the Coptic Holy Synod, said runs counter to Christianity.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Jamāl As‘ad argues whether the inadequate representation of Copts in parliament, local councils and professional syndicates and the disputes over building and renovating churches are the main reasons behind the tension in Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, January 12, 2006
Dr. Nabīl Louqā Bibāwī stresses the need for tolerant Egyptian media that helps foster national unity between Muslims and Christians. Two new satellite channels are soon to be launched that aim to foster such unity.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Listing of articles published on the occasion of Eastern Christmas.
Date of source: Sunday, January 8, 2006
Youssef Sidhom wishes Egyptians a happy feast, and calls for 2006 to be a year of national coalition, with better Muslim-Christian relations, and full citizenship rights for all Egyptians.
Date of source: Sunday, January 8, 2006
Relatives of those killed in al-Kushh incidents expressed their content that a church is being built in the name of their loved ones.