Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Dr. Halīm Nāshid believes that freedom of the press as well as of speech cannot be justified as a means of waging an attack on religious beliefs. He says that he supports a suggestion to increase the criminal penalties for contempt of religion.
Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2008
The author investigates a number of Christian newspapers that have become mere advertising spaces on account of their supposed spiritual and instructive messages.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Councilor Labīb explains the three degrees of priesthood and argues that the Coptic Orthodox Church preserved the apostles instructions in its traditions throughout its history. He also calls on bishops to employ good sense and modesty and remember that they are the servants of people before God.
Date of source: Monday, April 7, 2008
Two authors write about the Greek Catholic cemetery in Old Cairo, describing it as a remarkable museum that contains precious materials and works of art.
Date of source: Monday, March 31, 2008
Rāmī Rushdī reports on damages that have been found in four buildings in Giza Square due to excavation work taking place in the neighboring St. Mark’s Orthodox church.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The author reviews how the Coptic art of drawing icons represents the fasting period of Lent.
Date of source: Saturday, April 5, 2008
On his way back from a short visit to the U.K., Pope Shenouda was improperly asked to undergo a body search and a security screening at London’s Heathrow Airport. The procedure prompted the Egyptian ambassador in London to submit a complaint to the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the...
Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2008
The article reports on the Coptic Orthodox Church’s celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary at al-Zaytūn church in 1968.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The article reports on the baptism of the prominent media figure Majdī ‘Allām during the Easter ceremonies.
Date of source: Sunday, April 6, 2008
The author warns of the imminent danger of extremist religious tendencies that have negatively influenced the tolerant nature of Egyptians.