Date of source: Sunday, May 17, 2015
The conference was held at the St. Paul’s monastery on the Red Sea. Bishops, Priests, Youth and Copts from abroad discussed the challenges faced by Copts living outside Egypt, specifically the second or third generations of immigrants, as well as ways in which the Egyptian church could support its...
Date of source: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Sundus ‘Āsim Shalabī is considered the most famous female member of the Brotherhood. The evidence in the case against her for collusion with foreign organizations and states has been sent to the Grand Mufti who will decide whether or not to confirm the death penalty that the Egyptian Judiciary has...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Pope Tawadros and Ibrahīm Mahlab, the President of the Minister’s Council, will attend a celebration commemorating the holy family’s arrival in Egypt. The celebration will be widely attended by many bishops from different parishes and public figures such as intellectuals and artists.
(13 May, 2015...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Bishop Ibrām of Fayūm of the Wādī al-Riyān Monastery reported that he is expecting the government to construct a road that passes by the monastery. Bishop Ibrām reported that he gave the church’s consent to have the road built because of its plan to provide services to develop the area surrounding...
Date of source: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
The United Nations is scrutinizing the United States’ human rights record after several violent flare-ups associated with the killings of unarmed black men by police officers around the country. In addition to investigating policing techniques, the United Nations is looking at mass-surveillance...
Date of source: Monday, May 2, 2016
A brother of one of the Coptic Egyptians killed by ISIL reported that extremists outside of the village are causing problems in his village due to the building of the ‘Egyptian Church of Martyrs in Libya.’ He added that the church has not been built yet, saying that the Diocese was busy building a...
Date of source: Monday, May 2, 2016
‘Adil Labib, a local development minister, said that he was not convinced of appointing a woman as governor because many women are not qualified for such a job. Women living in rural regions in Egypt face many challenges because of the lack of education and social services available to them...
Date of source: Saturday, April 30, 2016
Radio Española reported that Jihadists in the Sinai Peninsula are threatening to kill Christians, destroy their homes and expel them from the Sinai. In response, Coptic social organizations are calling for President Sīsī to confront these threats and to increase security at churches. Addressing...
Date of source: Monday, April 27, 2015
The Women’s National Council in Egypt announced preparation to begin drafting a national strategy to combat violence against women. Detailing its proposal, the council said that it has received support from 12 different ministries and NGOs.
(27 April, 2015, Vetogate, No Writer)
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Date of source: Sunday, April 12, 2015
On Sunday the governor of Aswan, Mustafā Yusrī, announced that people from all parts of Aswanian society have flocked to the Church to wish Coptic Christians a happy Easter, an indication of the brotherly love between citizens. He himself also wished them a happy Easter and assured them that there...