Date of source: Tuesday, July 7, 1998
[also in Al-Osbua, July 6, 1998] The governor of Cairo, Abdel-Rahim Shehata, issued a decree dissolving the Azhar Ulama Front according to directions from a higher religious authority.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 7, 1998
The author wonders who will succeed sheik Sha’arawi. Who could take over his role as spiritual leader.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 1, 1998
An announcement of the opening of a Coptic exhibition in France.
Date of source: Sunday, June 28, 1998
The Copts of Britain express their agreement and willingness to participate in the meeting of the wise.
Date of source: Monday, June 29, 1998
Pope Shenouda gave a lecture in which he condemned the American campaign for Coptic rights.
Date of source: Saturday, June 27, 1998
A question on whether or not it was permitted for Muslims to receive condolences from Christians.
Date of source: Thursday, June 25, 1998
The historical mosque of Haj Hassan al-Aswani, dating from the year 315 Hijra [Islamic calendar, 10th century AD], is close to collapse. Restoration is behind schedule because there are no finances.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 23, 1998
Orthodox and Evangelical churches attack each other through video tapes.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 23, 1998
The writer believes that although Copts are a minority, they are not necessarily persecuted.
Date of source: Friday, June 19, 1998
The Israeli television presented a program on the religious persecution in Egypt in which it was claimed that Egypt does injustice to the Christian minority.