Date of source: Monday, September 10, 2007
In his interview with al-Fajr Bishop Marqus of Shubrā al-Khaymah discusses crucial current issues in the Coptic Orthodox Church and refutes many allegations against the church and the clergy.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
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Date of source: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Egyptian churches – Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant – have condemned a British documentary entitled, ‘Muslim Jesus,’ which examines how Muslims portray Jesus according to the Qur’ān as a main source of information. They have called for not showing the documentary in Egypt as it could provoke bad...
Date of source: Friday, February 22, 2008
Drs. Cornelis Hulsman discusses the recent controversy stirred up by Dutch MP Geert Wilders’ film ’Fitna.’ He points to a number of articles in this issue that directly respond to the film, stressing the need for dialogue rather than an abuse of freedom of expression in building bridges between the...
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
The following article presents a brief overview of the visit of a Dutch delegation to Egypt.
Date of source: Friday, August 31, 2007
The following presents a report on poverty in Egypt, and specifically how this issue is being addressed by the Coptic Orthodox Church in an attempt to alleviate the suffering of Egyptians.
Date of source: Saturday, August 25, 2007 to Friday, August 31, 2007
Pope Shenouda’s health condition is improving, and news circulates among Copts about miracles conducted by him.
Date of source: Saturday, August 25, 2007 to Friday, August 31, 2007
Pope Shenouda denied what al-Miṣrī al-Yawm published as his opinion regarding both the conversion of Muḥammad Ḥijāzī and the Coptic expatriates’ organization. Pope Shenouda declared his denial in a meeting in the United States with representatives of major Coptic and Christian organizations.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Pope Shenouda issued a document in which he called for innovation in the clerical discourse in the Coptic Orthodox Church. While the document could gain the appreciation of the Coptic Orthodox clergymen and a considerable number of activist laymen, another group of the laymen considers it both a...
Date of source: Monday, August 13, 2007
Defrocked Coptic Orthodox clergymen blame Pope Shenouda and influential bishops for receiving bribes and discriminating against the poor, yet church figures deny the allegations and stress the church’s decency.