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45. The Coptic laymen’s group calls to amend the rules for the next papal election
Date of source: Friday, July 6, 2007
The Coptic laymen’s group intends to issue a statement calling for the amendment to the rules that govern the next papal election, and to confine the post to monks who have not been ordained as bishops.
64. Church’s attempts to manipulate Waṭanī continues
Date of source: Saturday, June 23, 2007 to Friday, June 29, 2007
The article examines developments in the year old conflict between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the most widely-spread Coptic publication, Waṭanī. The article shows the role of Bishop Bīshūy in flaming the conflict between the two sides.
37. Issues from the annual meeting of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Date of source: Friday, May 25, 2007
The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church held its annual meeting. Contrary to all expectations, the Holy Synod did not decide on any punishment in the trial against clergymen who had made allegations against Bishop Bīshūy and the Holy Synod. Rumors have spread about the church’s boycott of...
23. The laymen’s conference suggests rewording the four Gospels
Date of source: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
The angry reaction of the Coptic Orthodox Church to the laymen’s conference made those announce their intention to file claims against two priests. While the laymen of the conference accused the church of corruption and tyranny, the latter accused them of apostasy, homosexuality, and compliance...
41. I am far away from the “laymen” and I have nothing to do with the “Coptic reform”
Date of source: Sunday, April 22, 2007
The following lines are an interview with Bishop Paphnotius in which he comments on his book entitled, ‘Hatmyyah al-Nuhūd bil-al-‘Amal al-Kanasī’ [Inevitable Advancement of Church Work]. He stresses his loyalty to the Coptic Orthodox Church and denies any conflicts with the “brothers” of the Holy...
50. The book calls for freedom and reform
Date of source: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
‘Imād Bisalī reports about Bishop Paphnotius’ book about developing church activities. Pope Shenouda ordered the banning of the book based on its support for various religious men that were tried by the church.

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