Father Rafīq Greisch, the spokesman of the Catholic Church, stated that the Church invited the president of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the ministers, and leaders of the political parties to take part in the Christmas mass. He added that they coordinated with the armed forces and the police to secure the churches externally during this time. The youth and servants of the church will secure it internally (‘Imād Khalīl, al-Masry al-Yawm, Dec. 24). Read original text in Arabic.

[Translator’s note: An article of the same content appeared in al-Shurūq, Dec. 25, p. 8). Read original text in Arabic.]