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16. Priest Phylopathere and Rev. Rif‘at Fikrī attack the appointment of al-Tayyib as Shaykh of the Azhar because he banned congratulating Copts on Easter and described the Bible as corrupted
Date of source: Saturday, March 27, 2010
The author reports on different Christian views about the appointment of al-Tayyib as Shaykh of the Azhar.
6. The Church interferes in choosing the next shaykh of the Azhar … and priest ‘Abd al-Masīh Basīt stresses: The relationship between the Grand Imām and Pope Shenouda should be close.
Date of source: Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Coptic Church desires certain conditions to characterize the successor of Tantāwī, in order to maintain the close relationship between the two religious institutions, al-Azhar and the Church. However, Muslim shaykhs and scholars reject the interference of the Church in determining the next...
26. 40 Orthodox Copts joining the Evangelical Church raises a new crisis
Date of source: Saturday, March 6, 2010
The crisis between the Orthodox and Evangelical Churches reignites as 40 Orthodox Copts join the Evangelical Church.
15. The church is angry because of the fatwá from Dār al-iftā’ that the Prophet Muhammad will marry Virgin Mary in Paradise. Priests confirm: Mary is a virgin forever
Date of source: Saturday, February 20, 2010
The author reports on a new fatwa, from Dar al-iftā’ in Egypt, which has stirred the anger of the Egyptian church.
45. The Copts are divided … Milād Hannā believes that the appearance of al-Barad‘ī will change the stance of Copts, and others stress their support for Jamāl Mubārak, just as the Pope has supported him
Date of source: Saturday, February 20, 2010
This article discusses the different reactions towards the announcement of Muhammad al-Barad‘ī to participate in the upcoming presidential elections. The Copts are divided into two groups. The first highly supports him, while the other stresses that he is not a politically efficient enough to reach...
30. Sidi al-‘Aryan’s tomb, a story that has baffled Muslims and Copts
Date of source: Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sawt al-Ummah investigates the story of Sīdī Muhammad al-‘Aryān a holy man who is revered by both Muslims and Christians.
33. Threats to abduct Bishuy if he is nominated for the papacy
Date of source: Saturday, August 22, 2009
This article deals with the history of a disbanded Coptic group, called ’al-Ummah Al-Qibtīyah’, which existed during 1953-1954. It reports the group has re-formed and allegedly has threatened to abduct Bishop Bīshūy in case of his nomination for the papacy, along with other Coptic Church leaders...
60. Are human rights organizations spies and traitors?
Date of source: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Fāris reports accusations against human rights organizations in Egypt and the defense of heads of some of those organizations.
16. The patriotic role of the Coptic press since the beginning of the twentieth century
Date of source: Saturday, October 10, 2009
The article sheds light on a book that highlights Coptic publications and their stances toward Egyptian affairs in the early twentieth century.
49. A priest prepares a media campaign to support the heir
Date of source: Saturday, August 8, 2009
This article reports on the campaign Būlus ‘Uwaydah, priest of Virgin Mary Church in Wādī Hūf, Hilwan, intends to prepare for supporting Jamāl Mubārak in case he nominates himself for the presidency.

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