Date of source: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
This article is the first in a series on the relation between the Coptic Orthodox Church, represented by the pope, and the Egyptian government, represented by the president. The following lines highlight the firm friendship between Pope Kyrillos VI and former Egyptian President Jamāl ‘Abd al-Nāsir...
Date of source: Saturday, March 17, 2007
Father Basilius discusses the history and theological philosophies of Father Mattá al-Maskīn. The interview is mainly focused on theology and the practices of clergymen.
Date of source: Sunday, March 11, 2007
‘Imād Nāṣif reports about the youth conference at the archdiocese of Shubrā al-Khaymah.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Karīmah Kamāl considers the accusations against Pope Shenouda to be an attempt to destroy the Coptic Orthodox Church. She recalls the beginning of disagreements that started with Father Mattá al-Miskīn with Pope Shenouda and former Pope Kyrillos.
Date of source: Sunday, February 18, 2007
In this article the author reviews the main ideas mentioned in the book that created huge debate entitled, ‘Aṣwāmanā bayn al-Māḍī wa-al-Ḥādir...Uṣūlahā al-Rawḥīyah wa-Juzūrahā al-Tārikhīyah’ [Our Fasting between Past and Present...its Spiritual Basis and Historical Origins] written by Father...
Date of source: Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Dr. Isaac Fānūs freely spoke his mind about the issues he found important. Dr. Fānūs was critical about ecclesiastical institutions and leadership, including those in his own Coptic Orthodox Church. In this interview religions are described as societal entities that humans have created and...
Date of source: Sunday, February 4, 2007
The author continues his series of articles on Dr. Isaac Fānūs, and highlights his contributions to Coptic iconography as well as providing more information about his personal life.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
George Ḥabīb Bibāwī publishes the fifth and final episode of his series of articles in Rose al-Yūsuf newspaper about the problems facing the church. This article is entitled ‘Devastating the last lay bastion, what is next?’
Date of source: Sunday, January 21, 2007
Pope Shenouda has involved the church in a difficult crisis with his political stances. Three main groups are expected to compete for the position after Pope Shenouda. The following lines also outline the way in which the pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church is selected and ordained.
Date of source: Sunday, December 17, 2006
The article discusses the passing of Father Antonious Henein, highlighting his
achievements in his personal life and the contributions he made to furthering the Coptic Orthodox Church, both in
Egypt, and in North America.