Date of source: الجمعة, كانون الثاني (يناير) 5, 2007
Upon detaining 15 priests in Suhāj, and after the problematic discussions of the laymen’s conference, church trials are put in question. Farghalī reports many Copts’ opinions and comments about the matter.
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 18, 2006
The Egyptian press reports on the recent divisions within the Kifāyahmovement, otherwise known as the Egyptian Movement for Change. Seven members from the movement submitted their resignation following the culture minister’s comments on the Ḥijāb.
Date of source: الجمعة, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 8, 2006
Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá responds to an official statement attributed to the National Contribution Society of the Central Committee of Youth Ministry that is affiliated with the Coptic Orthodox Bishopric of Alexandria. The statement attacks the ‘Laymen’s Look at Church’s Problem’ conference that was...
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 6, 2006
Many Christians are calling for an amendment to the regulations concerning the election of the Coptic Orthodox pope.
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 6, 2006
Coptic writer Jamāl As‘ad explains what he
terms "totalitarianism in
the name of religion." He provides two examples from both Muslim and Christian
milieus: the Muslim Brotherhood’s
reaction to Farūq Husnī’s anti-H...
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 11, 2006
Although
the Criminal Court has issued a verdict canceling a decision of the High State Security
Prosecution putting
two prominent Muslim Brotherhood leaders, Dr ‘Isām al-
‘Iryān and
Muhammad Mursī, under house arrest, many criticized the group for adhering to a
vague political and
religious...
Date of source: الأربعاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 6, 2006
The author of the article refers to a conflict
that arose between the church and the Coptic newspaper
Watanī, and discusses the church’s
relationship with the Coptic press over the past century.
Date of source: الأربعاء, آذار (مارس) 7, 2007
Council of State rules in favor of NGO status.
Circulating rumors about Bishop Kyrillos of Naj al-Hammādī followed by demonstrations.
PhD thesis declares Rose al-Yūsuf apostate, showing great divide between liberal minded journalists and traditionalist Islamic scholars.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 5, 2006
The article discusses a study conducted by the author on the political and social circumstances of Copts.
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The conference about the reform in the Coptic Orthodox Church is still arousing noise. This
review
presents the comments of Bishop Murqus, the official spokesman of Pope Shenouda III, and other different
echoes and comments on the conference.