Date of source: Saturday, June 9, 2007
The author fiercely attacks Sa‘d al-Dīn Ibrāhīm, accusing him of giving up his values, inciting hatred between people and resorting to any means to acquire foreign funding. He also hints that Ibrāhim must be tried on the charge of damaging Egypt’s national security.
Date of source: Saturday, June 9, 2007
Democracy has fangs, which essentially means that democracy from the viewpoint of the ruling regime is temporary and conditionally grants political freedom to certain parties and at certain times.
Date of source: Saturday, June 9, 2007
Kamill Ḥalīm, the chairman of Coptic Assembly of America [www.copticassembly.com/], has sent a letter to the U.S. ambassador in Cairo requesting the U.S. to cut its aid to Egypt because of its bad record regarding human rights.
Date of source: Sunday, June 10, 2007
In an interview with al-Fajr, Bishop Mūsá defends the role of the Committee of National Participation at the Bishopric of Youths in enlightening Copts about the importance of contributing to politics. He comments on the recent message of Pope Shenouda III, in which he addressed President Mubārak.
Date of source: Sunday, June 10, 2007
The author of the article reported on the response of Father Aughustinus Mūsá Faltas to a previous interview published in the same publication with Counselor Labīb Ḥalīm Labīb. Father Aughustinus refuted the accusations directed by Counselor Labīb against the church.
Date of source: Monday, June 11, 2007
Muḥammad al-Bāz, the author, believes that Pope Shenouda III has been following a sectarian plan, which allows him to gain the loyalty of Coptic citizens instead of the state. This is so that the pope can head a parallel state.
Date of source: Sunday, June 10, 2007
During the first anniversary of his death, the Saint Makarius Monastery has issued a book carrying messages of the late Father Mattá al-Miskīn which he had sent to monks, priests, and laymen. The book is entitled, ‘Rasā’il al-Qummus Mattá al-Miskīn’ [Messages of Archpriest Mattá al-Miskīn].
Date of source: Sunday, June 10, 2007
The article talks about symbols and mysteries of church buildings. It reviews Mīlād Zakī’s book entitled, ‘Al-Kanīsah: mā-Narāh bi-Dākhilihā wa-Khārijahā’ [The Church, what we see Inside and Outside it], to explain the history and sacred symbols of churches.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 6, 2007
The author believes that Pope Shenouda did not do anything wrong when he sent a memorandum to President Mubārak containing some Copts’ requests because President Mubārak is the president of all Egyptians and is responsible for all of them.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
In his regular meeting with the Coptic Orthodox of Alexandria, Pope Shenouda said he was in good health. He urged Copts to confess and called on clergymen to be patient and kind to people who confess to them. He further denounced ‘Urfī marriages and declared that clergymen must put their anger in...