Date of source: Friday, May 29, 2009
Pope Shenouda reflects on second marriage in Christianity.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
General ‘Ādil Labīb, governor of Alexandria denies any
tension in the relationship with Pope Shenouda III and elaborates on certain subjects that were said to be behind the alleged
tension.
Date of source: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ulfat al-Khashshāb of al-Akhbār conducted an interview with Egypt’s Minister of Endowments Dr.
Mahmūd Hamdī Zaqzūq in which he discussed different subjects related to the Ministry and its role in society.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
On Sunday evening, a car exploded in front of the Saint Virgin Church in Cairo. The explosion was caused by a makeshift explosive device. The security forces were able to diffuse another explosive charge in the same area.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The Egyptian government decided to slaughter pigs in Egypt as a precautionary procedure against the spread of the Swine flu. Reactions to the decisions varied. While some hailed it as a wise decision, others, mainly the poor who earn a living breeding pigs were angry and tried to prevent the...
Date of source: Monday, April 20, 2009
Prominent Muslim and Christian men of religion, public figures and politicians visited the papal residence to offer their
greetings for Easter. President Mubārak offered his greetings to expatriate Copts over the world and stressed Egypt’s
national unity.
Date of source: Sunday, April 19, 2009
Egyptian
newspapers devoted many pages for articles on Easter and the value of resurrection. Clergymen from the different Christian
denominations and journalists wrote on the subject.
Date of source: Monday, April 20, 2009
Four Muslim men shot three Copts whilst they were leaving church following the Easter mass. The incidents were motivated by revenge and did not have a sectarian element.
Date of source: Friday, March 27, 2009
Dār al-
Iftā’ denied news about an alleged fatwá issued by the muftī prohibiting Muslims
from dealing with foreign banks.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Dār al-Iftā’ responds to the church in the issue of polygamy.