Mīra calls the relationship between Pope Shenouda III and Bishop Bīshūy a thorny question shrouded in mysteries. In spite of the pope being very strict when required to penalise bishops, she says that Bishop Bīshūy is untouchable even when causing problems for the church. Mira interviews three leading Copts who give her their explanation of why Pope Shenouda holds on to Bishop Bīshūy.

 Key Words: Kamāl Zākhir – Medhat Bishāy – Jamal As‘ad – Pope Shenouda III – Bishop Bīshūy