Date of source: Sunday, January 13, 2008
January 7 is the day when Copts, in accordance with the Coptic calendar, celebrate Christmas. The occasion received a significant amount of attention in the Egyptian press that published a considerable number of articles about Coptic issues in general and the Christmas celebrations in particular....
Date of source: Friday, January 11, 2008
Kamāl Zākhir thanks Pope Shenouda for announcing his intention to amend the present law of choosing the patriarch in the Coptic Orthodox Church. He proposes suggestions and support his argument with an article by Pope Shenouda in Madāris al-Ahad of 1953.
Date of source: Monday, January 7, 2008
Three women write their testimonial about their experience with Pope Shenouda. He is not only a charismatic character, but also a tender and blessed generous presence in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: Friday, January 11, 2008
In his weekly sermon, Pope Shenouda III called on Copts to obtain electoral cards that will enable them to actively participate in the political life in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, January 13, 2008
In spite of his critical health condition, Pope Shenouda III is heading to Jordan on January 21 to participate in a conference on religious coexistence. The patriarch will travel in a private airplane that has been equipped with medical equipment.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Topics that may embarrass participants in the inter-religious dialogue must be avoided because these topics should be discussed between members of the same religion and denomination only.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The State Security Agency in Kafr al-Dawwār city prevents Muslim Brotherhood delegation from visiting churches to congratulate Christians for Christmas saying that they were officially ordered to do so.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Lawyer Najīb Jabrā’īl calls for bringing al-Najjār to trial because his statements threaten national unity between Muslims and Copts.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Security forces are responsible for causing some problems between Muslims and Copts whether by letting a small problem escalate or by refraining from taking strong steps to tackle it
Date of source: Saturday, January 12, 2008
A conflict over a piece of land leads to the destruction of four cells in a monastery in Upper Egypt