Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The authors discuss the establishment of a new “Union for Freedom” party. Muntas...
Date of source: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
The author discusses Ḥajjāj ‘Addūl’s third edition of his book entitled, ‘al-Sahwah al-Nūbīyyah’ [The Nubian Inattention]. ‘Addūl, a Nubian novelist, discusses the problems that Nubians face in Egypt, and why he decided to participate in a Coptic conference held in the U.S.
Date of source: Monday, August 13, 2007
A Coptic Orthodox newspaper is withdrawn. Rumors spread about the involvement of Waṭanī and the Egyptian security apparatus. Meanwhile, Yūsuf Sīdhum, editor-in-chief of Waṭanī declared that the Supreme Council of Journalism was responsible.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Hānī Labīb refutes the arguments of those who attacked a group of laymen calling for reform in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Former Iranian President Khatamī created uproar in the Coptic Orthodox Church when he declared that the first church in the world was in Iran during the first century and that it was a refuge for Christians during times of persecution.
Date of source: Friday, August 10, 2007
Prior to leaving to the United States for his annual visit, Pope Shenouda discusses a number of controversial issues in his weekly sermon. He stresses that the Coptic Orthodox Church opposes female circumcision, and called on Copts to cease the practice. He further stresses that donating blood to...
Date of source: Saturday, August 11, 2007 to Friday, August 17, 2007
Dr. Murād Wahbah writes about his personal experience in the dispute between late Pope Kyrillos VI and late Father Mattá al-Miskīn.
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
Sulaymān Shafīq presents a brief overview of the history of Waṭanī since its establishment in 1958 until now. He divides the developments of the 49-year old institution into four main phases.
Date of source: Monday, August 13, 2007
Sectarian strife threatens an Upper Egyptian Village following the distribution of a pornographic CD of a Coptic lady. The State Security arrested the young men and the lady’s family call on Pope Shenouda and Coptic expatriates to intervene.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
A document entitled, ‘Muwāṭinūn fī-Waṭan Wāḥid’ [Citizens in one Homeland] assures that the Egyptian government misdeals with sectarian clashes, which results in escalating disputes between Muslims and Christians.