Date of source: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Member of parliament, Akram al-Shā‘ir of the Muslim Brotherhood, has recently demanded interpellation of the Egyptian prime minister on what he has called the monopolization of Egyptian-Sierra Leone trade dealings to the advantage of Dr. ‘Imād al-Jalda, member of parliament of the National...
Date of source: Saturday, February 25, 2006
This press review is dealing with the issue of rumors, and how far they can have a negative impact on the society, the economy and national security.
Date of source: Monday, February 27, 2006
The 9th Assembly of the World Council of Churches has convened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, to discuss some key issues among which were the Muslim-Christian relations in the Middle East.
Date of source: Sunday, February 26, 2006
The article covers an interview with Father Youstus Kamāl, who spoke about the idea and aim of the monthly meetings organized by the Church of St. Mary and the Angel of al-Waraq for people with incurable diseases.
Date of source: Sunday, February 26, 2006
The author reports about the opionions of Christian Coptic girls on getting married to men who are candidates for priesthood. The author explains that a priest’s wife should have special qualifications due to the nature of her husband’s position.
Date of source: Sunday, February 26, 2006
The author reports about the week of prayer, organized by the Middle East Council of Churches, to bring together all Christians from different churches and denominations in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, February 26, 2006
The Coptic Orthodox Church held a forum to discuss the reasons behind the passivity of the Copts in political life.
Date of source: Saturday, February 25, 2006
For the first time, President Mubārak pays a visit to the Cathedral, to attend the funeral of a prominent Coptic politician.
Date of source: Saturday, February 25, 2006
The author argues that the role of secularists in the Coptic Church is crucial, since they aim at a civil society that neither denies God, nor exploits religions to fulfill worldly goals, and that they act as neutral brokers for the state-church relationship.
Date of source: Saturday, February 25, 2006
The author of this article quotes several people, the conglomoration of which reveals that the secular-based Coptic council, al-Majlis al-Mīllī, is very important and provides much assistance to the Copts and the Church, but that it also currently has many weaknesses which must be sorted through.