Bishop Marqus of Shubrā al-Khaymah, who is also the chairman of the committee on registration of votes for the election of a new pope for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said the registration of eligible voters was postponed to Friday (April 20).

He noted that the Holy Synod will discuss in its meeting today (April 18) recent developments on the political scene and preparations for the anniversary of the 40th day of the death of Pope Shenouda III that will take place for three days – April 23, 24 and 25. [Ashraf Sādiq, al-Ahrām, April 18, p. 3] Read original text in Arabic

[Reviewer’s Note: A report of the same content was mentioned in al-Jumhūrīyah, April 18, p. 3]