Date of source: Friday, October 17, 2008
Copts are calling for Easter to be made a state holiday in Egypt and the chairman of the Coptic Assembly has demanded that expatriate Copts be included in the electoral register.
Date of source: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Watanī presents different opinions toward the draft unified law for houses of worship. The opinions include those of members of parliament and Shūrá Council members.
Date of source: Friday, October 17, 2008
Yesterday Minia Criminal Court released five people accused in connection with the assault on Abū Fānā monastery.
Date of source: Saturday, July 5, 2008
The reconciliation meeting between Muslims and Christians at Al-Nazlah village in Fayyūm Governorate did not involve any concrete pledges.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The Alexandria church attacker, in an interview with Al-Dustūr, asserts that he attacked only one of the three churches attacked on April 15, 2006. He also says that he is mentally ill which means that he hears voices in his head and had urges to hit someone in April. He asks the president to...
Date of source: Friday, June 27, 2008
Akram Al-Sa‘danīsaid that in the current days, religious personalities have become government affiliates, thus producing a gap between them and the people. However, Pope Shenouda is an exception. He neither appeases nor clashes with the government. For this reason he is widely respected, which was...
Date of source: Thursday, July 10, 2008
Self proclaimed Bishop Maximus contests a ruling by the administrative court regarding identifying his religious title on his ID.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Hānī Samīr comments on Coptic protests in the West, pointing to a protest in Vienna, Austria, in particular.
Date of source: Saturday, July 12, 2008
A settlement of the problem of el-Alamein between the church and the Matrūh governorate was achieved.
Date of source: Saturday, July 12, 2008
The author reviews sectarian tension in Egypt and the potential causes behind it.