Date of source: Sunday, December 7, 2003
Father Matta Al-Meskeen is the most controversial monk in the Coptic Orthodox Church. Despite the fact that he has become one of the symbols of Coptic thinking all over the world, his writings are attacked by some of the leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Yet, many believe he is “God´s...
Date of source: Monday, December 1, 2003
Pope Shenouda recently stated that the 1957 regulation is fair, yet it may stand as an obstacle before persons with good qualifications and well-know names who became monks a few years ago, as the regulation stipulates that a candidate to the papal chair should have spent 15 years as a monk. Any...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 19, 2003
On the thirty-second anniversary of Pope Shenouda’s accession to the throne of Saint Mark, the author praises Pope Shenouda’s national attitudes and a number his good personal characteristics.
Date of source: Thursday, November 13, 2003
On the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the accession of Pope Shenouda to the throne of Saint Mark, the author provides answers to questions over the status of the Patriarch of the Coptic church, his titles and rituals of ordination.
Date of source: Monday, November 17, 2003
The article is a commendation of Pope Shenouda III, the Patriarch of the Sea of Saint Mark, with a focus on his role in the field of human rights, religious tolerance and dialogue between religions.
Date of source: Sunday, October 19, 2003
The statements made by Pope Shenouda in his interview with Al-Musawwar magazine have met with mixed reactions, especially what he said about reserving a certain number of parliamentary seats for Copts. Some people expressed doubts that the pope made such a statement. Others condemned it and a third...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 14, 2003
The author gives a brief glimpse of the life of Pope Shenouda III and his positions on national issues on the occasion of his 80th birthday
Date of source: Monday, October 13, 2003
The author praises the stand of Pope Shenouda against homosexuality.
Date of source: Saturday, October 11, 2003 to Friday, October 17, 2003
The author praised Al-Musawwar magazine for the important interview it had with His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. Still, he expressed objections to the opinions the pope concerning the participation of Copts in elections and their representation in the People´s Assembly.
Date of source: Friday, October 10, 2003
The article is an interview with Coptic Orthodox Pope Shenouda III. He comments on the relation between the church and the state, opposition within the church, divorce among Copts, homosexuality, his relations with former president Sadāt and his relation with Archpriest Mattá al-Maskīn [Yūsuf...