Date of source: Sunday, September 10, 2000
In an interview aired on Radio London, Pope Shenouda freely expressed both his personal and
the Church’s official
position on what the future of Jerusalem should be. Sout al-Azhar published Pope
Shenouda’s responses to the interviewer’s
questions. In a two-page story, Rajab al-Banna of October...
Date of source: Thursday, February 24, 2000 to Saturday, February 26, 2000
An overview of
Egyptian press coverage of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Egypt during the period February 24-26, 2000. This is the period in
which the Pope was in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, November 13, 2006
Al-Khalīfa court refuses to admit a lawsuit
against Bishop Maximus.
Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
The article summarizes a letter from Bishop Gregorius sent
to al-Majlis al
-Millī in 1971 that expresses his opinion about the current bylaw for
electing the Coptic patriarch.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Due to the recurrent
illness of Pope Shenouda, many Copts have called for a board to be formed,
composed of five to seven reliable bishops, to run
the church’s affairs during the absence of the
pope.
Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
Pope Shenouda
returns to Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
The Coptic Orthodox Church is currently celebrating the return of Pope Shenouda III to Egypt after undergoing spinal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. The celebrations coincided with the 35th anniversary of His Holiness’ enthronement as pope of Alexandria...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 8, 2006
The transcript of an interview conducted by Cornelis Hulsman with Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá, in which Mūsá provides a background of his work and publications. Mūsá further describes his own experiences and confrontations with the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 1, 2006
The writer records the ailments from which Pope Shenouda has suffered over recent years.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Some Orthodox youth have established a group entitled: “The Committee for Defending Orthodox Beliefs against the Coptic Church.” It has issued a number of statements attacking teachings of Pope Shenouda, including accusing him of denying some vital Christian doctrines.