Date of source: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Al-Maydān claims the Coptic Orthodox Church
isolated Bishop Marqus and
assigned Bishop Rūfā’īl in his place. Bishop Marques denies this.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
The author of the article refers to a conflict
that arose between the church and the Coptic newspaper
Watanī, and discusses the church’s
relationship with the Coptic press over the past century.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 5, 2006
The article discusses a study conducted by the author on the political and social circumstances of Copts.
Date of source: Friday, December 1, 2006
The recent crisis between
Watanī newspaper and
the Church seems to be conciliated after a meeting between the two parties. The
meeting resulted in the
agreement that Watanī will stick to the ecumenical line of the Church far
from any sectarian
or denominational lines that might contradict the...
Date of source: Sunday, December 3, 2006
A history of Watani and its relationship with the church following a controversial
article printed in the newspaper considered offensive by the Coptic Church.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
After a phase of depression Pope Shenouda fell and broke his “hand” [Reviewer: the Arabic
word used is “hand,” but the saying, “break one’s hand” in Arabic can refer to any part of the arm or the hand.].
He will resume his usual duties though, amidst calls for a minor holy assembly to govern...
Date of source: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Muslims and Christians united in their stance
against Pope Benedict’s offensive
statement to Islam and voiced their disapproval during the national unity
banquets held in the month of
Ramadān.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 13, 2006
This article talks about the annual Faith Deepening
Conference which will be held soon,
and the current disputes between the church, secularists, and the
Ecclesiastical Reform Group.
Date of source: Monday, September 4, 2006
Pope Shenouda III reiterated threats of penal
church measures against any Copt who visited Jerusalem while under Israeli occupation.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 4, 2006
The article carries news about the return
home of Pope Shenouda III
of Alexandria from the United States, where he was on a remedial trip.