Date of source: الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 23, 2007
The recently canceled church trial of the bishop of Naj‘ Ḥammādī, Bishop Kyrillos, has raised questions over the standards of these trials and the secretary-general of the Holy Synod’s role in the trials.
Date of source: الأربعاء, شباط (فبراير) 21, 2007
The angry demonstrations of the people of Naj‘ Ḥammādī in al- ‘Abbāsīyah Cathedral against Bishop Bīshūy’s decision to dismiss Bishop Kyrillos, which forced Pope Shenouda to reconsider the decision, reveal that Copts can no longer stand the oppression of priests.
Date of source: الجمعة, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 29, 2006
Kamāl Zākhir M?s? writes on the trend that has been increasing inside the Coptic Orthodox Church. It is heading toward a clash with enlightened laymen, instead of seeking ways of working together constructively.
Date of source: الخميس, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 28, 2006
‘Ālam al -Mashāhīr, a new Coptic weekly, for which Pope Shenouda will be writing and recommended by Bishop Bīsh?y is said to be a new rival for Watanī.
Date of source: الأحد, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 31, 2006
A description of a visit to the Convent of St. Dimyānah on the Occasion of the festival of Saint Dimyānah whereby Metropolitan Bīshūy provided the delegation with a detailed explanation of Coptic traditions related to the convent. Dr. Picard noted differences between the way Metropolitan Bīshūy and...
Date of source: الاثنين, نيسان (أبريل) 30, 2007
Hulsman highlights a number of major reports that were placed in week 53, all belonging to closing the year 2006 for AWR. This week had been delayed because of the substantial amount of editing and checking that had been needed. This week includes the transcript of the lecture of former Dutch Prime...
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 18, 2007
Some thousand Copts from the southern city of Naj‘ Ḥammādī have demonstrated over a trial of their bishop based on a complaint signed by 11 of the city’s priests. Demonstrations have moved to the main Cathedral in Cairo, which convinced leaders of the church to send the bishop back to his diocese...
Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 12, 2007
Pope Shenouda III bans a conference organized by Michael Munīr. Allegations were made that the pope’s refusal is due to personal disputes with the bishop who mediated to be granted permission from the pope to hold the conference.
Date of source: الجمعة, شباط (فبراير) 9, 2007
Bishop Baphnotious nominated himself for the position of secretary general of the Holy See of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The issue sparked conflict between him and Bishop Bīshūy, the present general secretary. Pope Shenouda and members of the Holy See are intending to hold a reconciliation session...
Date of source: الأربعاء, شباط (فبراير) 7, 2007
The author of the article accuses a bishop of hurling offenses at him during a lecture he gave at a clerical college institute in response to accusations of over 200 heresies he allegedly committed.