Date of source: Sunday, January 17, 2010
The following presents a review of a book on the conventional reconciliation sessions usually held to resolve sectarian tensions in Egypt as a way of dealing with the issue.
Date of source: Sunday, September 6, 2009
Robert al-Faris scans the Egyptian press for interesting articles. He comments on the alarming rise in sectarian violence which was tackled by Ibrāhim ‘Īsá in al-Dustūr. He also mentions an article in al-Misrī al-Yawm entitled ’Converting to Christianity ... a calm discussion of a sensitive topic’...
Date of source: Saturday, August 22, 2009 to Friday, August 28, 2009
A report about a conflict between the Orthodox patriarchate and the St. Barbara committee over Coptic graves in Old Cairo.
Date of source: Sunday, August 9, 2009
Robert al Faris reviews the Cairo press this month and picks up on the coverage of Marwa al-Shirbini’s killing in Germany.
Date of source: Sunday, December 13, 2009
The author refers to a recent book written by the Coptic writer Midhat Bishāy entitled ‘‘Almānīyūn Aqbāt ‘Alá Ajnihat al-Būm’ [Copts Laymen on the Owls’ Wings].
Date of source: Sunday, December 6, 2009
The article comments on a visit to Egypt by a senior Vatican official, noting that he was unable to meet with either Pope Shenouda or Sheikh Tantawi of the Azhar. The official did, however, quote on the situation of Christians in the Middle East, saying they suffered from persecution because of...
Date of source: Sunday, November 29, 2009
Monk Egelious Ava Mina speaks about monks’ life in the Coptic Orthodox Church and provides information about his talent as a photographer.
Date of source: Sunday, July 12, 2009
The author highlights some facts regarding the confiscated book "God Calling"
Date of source: Sunday, November 8, 2009
Robeir al-Faris provides a round up of the Cairo press this month. He covers the case of the murder trial of Marwa al-Shirbīni which is taking place in Germany, looking in particular at an article written by Ibrāhīm Isá in al-Dustūr that reflects on the Egyptian reaction to the case. Al-Faris also...
Date of source: Sunday, September 20, 2009
The article sheds light on a book published in 1948 which introduces the story of three Coptic popes who accessed this office contrary to the church canons.