Date of source: Thursday, April 16, 2026
In this interview, the rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-Eddine Hafiz (Shams al-Dīn Ḥāfiẓ), discusses Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Algeria from April 13 to 15.
He reflects on the state of Franco-Algerian relations and the anti-Algerian sentiment in France. He believes that the point of no...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On behalf of Algeria, its people, government, and institutions, I have the pleasure and honor of extending to you, Your Holiness Pope Leo, the warmest of welcomes to this land: a land of millennia-old civilization, a historic crossroads of cultures, and a land of profound authenticity and enriching...
Date of source: Monday, April 13, 2026
The visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Great Mosque of Algiers marks an important moment in religious, diplomatic, and cultural relations. As part of his African tour, the stop symbolizes a commitment to strengthening dialogue between civilizations and faiths, carrying a message of peace and mutual...
Date of source: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Egyptian Freedom Party strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of the law to execute Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a dangerous and unprecedented escalation and a flagrant violation of all principles of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. It considers...
Date of source: Monday, April 6, 2026
On Monday, the Egyptian capital welcomed the first-ever session of a Moroccan-Egyptian Coordination Committee, which marks an important turning point in the relations between the two African powers.
Date of source: Friday, March 27, 2026
Al-Azhar strongly condemned the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli occupation in a statement published on its official social media pages, stating, "The occupation continues to keep al-Aqsa Mosque closed—the first of the two qiblas and the third of the two holy sanctuaries—during...
Date of source: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Dr. Gīhān Zakī, Egyptian Minister of Culture, expressed her great pride in participating in the meeting of Egyptian Women and the Ideal Mothers and President Sīsī’s celebration of Egyptian women, as well as honoring the Ideal Mothers and a select group of female creators. She noted that this...
Date of source: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Archbishop ʿAṭāllāh Ḥannā revealed the repercussions of the war on preparations for Easter in Jerusalem, affirming the continued closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with the possibility of holding prayers with limited attendance if the current situation persists.
Date of source: Saturday, March 28, 2026
On Saturday 28th March, the Syriac Union Party issued a strongly worded statement condemning the attack that took place in the city of al-Suqaylabiyya on the night of Friday 27th March. The attack targeted civilians and their property and was carried out by an armed group from neighboring villages...
Date of source: Sunday, March 8, 2026
On Saturday evening, the Evangelical Church in al-Warāq held a Ramaḍān iftar meal, in partnership with the Dialogue Committee of the Cairo Evangelical Synod, with the presence of a number of Islamic and Christian religious leaders, alongside members of the community, political figures, and...