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Op-ed review: The Coptic file
Several writers commented on the situation of Egypt’s Christian community given recent controversy in the Upper Egypt governorate of Minya and possible tensions. In the privately-owned Al-Watan newspaper, Magda Al-Gindi touched upon the issue of worship places for Coptic citizens, highlighting how the government has undermined churches over the years and the challenge to make …
Withdrawing into the arts: a local, two-pronged strategy for fighting ISIS
Just the other day, I was meeting with a Christian friend at a cafeteria on the top of a building, and he was afraid the place would fall down if a terrorist bomb targeted it. He was reacting—rightly it seems—to what had just happened in Stockholm. Now look what’s happened here: two churches were targeted …
4 injured, 15 houses damaged as unknown assailants attack Coptic village in Sohag
Four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged when unknown assailants attacked Al-Naghmeish, a Coptic village in Sohag, on Friday, according to Nader Shoukry, editor-in-chief of Copts United news website. The attack started after the Friday prayers in rejection to one of the private residences opening his house to hold Coptic prayers, according to …
The hardship of praying: churches under the state’s watchful eye
Amid distrust in the government, Copts demand secular vision to new law on churches construction
Stubbornness fans the flames of church construction law debate
The church is in dispute with the government over security permissions and vague wording
Evangelical Church discusses construction law in emergency meeting
Churches claimed government failed to abide by agreed upon draft
State intransigence towards churches must be lifted: Maat
NGO calls for legal solutions to security, bureaucratic obstacles to licenses
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Kom Al-Lufi Copts protest customary reconciliation, demand legal rights
After losing their houses in a sectarian attack in Minya, the protesters fled and staged a sit-in at church
EIPR campaign highlights closed churches, calls for fair construction law
Campaign reviews churches that have been shut down by security orders
Dear Muslims
Dear Muslims, Have you ever met a Christian who joking said, “Praise Jesus” and then followed it by, “Why haven’t you converted to Christianity already?” Have you ever taken a taxi and been forced to sit there while the driver listens to hymns at a high volume? Have you ever heard the pastor on Sundays …
2 bombs explode in Qena
Ministry of Interior reported explosion left no injuries
Christian arrested for distributing Bibles has detention renewed
Ishaq Medhat was arrested in 6th of October Cit,y and could face imprisonment if found guilty
Christian arrested for handing out bibles remains in detention
Ishaq Medhat was arrested in 6th of October City and now faces “defamation of religion” charges
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Coptic Bishop attempts to clarify comments on homosexuality, repeats affronts
Leading Bishop maintains that homosexuality is a condition that can be “redeemed”
Homosexuals need treatment: Bishop Rafael
Commenting on the recent US ruling, the leading Bishop implied gay people can be cured
Dispute over marriage in Coptic Church sparks calls for Pope to resign
Pope Tawadros II has refused calls to reform Church rules over divorce and remarriage
Extra-judicial community justice is increasing sectarian violence: EIPR
Resolving disputes outside of justice system reflects community power structures
Imprisoned journalist beaten in prison for conversion to Christianity
Lawyer submits complaint to Prosecutor General for unlawful detention and abuse
Imprisoned Christian journalist to face blasphemy charges
Former-Muslim previously charged with ‘inciting sectarian strife’ appears to be state security target
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Interior Ministry should ‘clean its ranks’ of radical elements ahead of Easter
Egypt’s Coptic and other Christian minorities grow increasingly fearful of further terrorist attacks
Egypt condemns burning of Jerusalem mosque, church
The attacks are believed to have been implemented by a group of Israeli settlers
Foreign ministry continues efforts for crisis resolution in Libya
Total number of abducted Christians in Libya has reached at least 20 in less than a week
Al-Azhar launches international counterterrorism conference
The conference gathered a group of international religious scholars
Breaking bread together
Christian Church is providing free dinner for fasting Muslims each Friday and Saturday during Ramadan
Christian kidnapped in Sinai
The incident is the third to take place in June
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St. Dimyana’s Monastery: An oasis of spirituality
St. Dimyana’s festival is a popular Christian celebration that attracts large numbers of visitors every year.
Israel, Palestinians eye political gain from papal visit
In fact, the pope’s “pilgrimage of prayer”, which begins in Jordan on Saturday, will leave a relatively faint footprint in Israel.
Ibrahim Eissa found not guilty of contempt of religion
The trial dates back to remarks the television presenter made in criticism of former president Mohamed Morsi
Interior Ministry spokesman promises ‘high security’ during church services
Cabinet spokesman expects “terrorist” attacks by the Brotherhood during Eastern Christmas
Damascus blast kills four as rebels take Christian town
The small town is renowned as a symbol of the long Christian presence in Syria and is famous for the fact that many residents still speak the ancient language Aramaic, which Jesus Christ is believed to have spoken.