Date of source: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A number of Egyptian lawyers and intellectuals, calling themselves the Egyptian Committee in Solidarity with Dr. Al-Awa, expressed their disapproval of the Church's attack on Dr. Mohamed Selim El-Awa's recent comments during an interview with Al-Jazeera. The committee says that Dr. El-Awa speaks...
Date of source: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The author reports on the consequences of the recent Orthodox-Evangelical dispute.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The article highlights the conflict among Coptic Orthodox bishops about the papal succession.
Date of source: Sunday, March 30, 2008
Bishop Bīshūy and a lay Christian scholar have published a book that responds to that of Bishop Paphnotius in which he openly criticized Bishop Bīshūy.
Date of source: Thursday, March 13, 2008
Qandīl attacks Bishop Bīshūy, general secretary of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church and accuses him of abusing his position as a clergyman to gain power and judge the faith of people.
Date of source: Friday, March 14, 2008
Zākhir details the personal relationship between Pope Shenouda III and Bishop Bishūy; a relationship that dates back to the time of the bishop’s uncle who was Shenouda’s friend. He also reveals his intention to bring Bishop Bishūy to court for offending him in public and mentions different...
Date of source: Monday, November 19, 2007
The head of the Pentecostal Church in Egypt expresses his anger against Bishop Bīshūy, denouncing his stances and criticizing Pope Shenouda and his policy as the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Michael ‘Ādil reports on the statements of leading bishops in the Coptic Orthodox Holy Synod who warned priests of the consequences of committing mistakes in carrying out their priestly tasks, threatening them that they would be subject to firm church trials.
Date of source: Monday, July 2, 2007
The author argues that the new newspaper that Bishop Bīshūy intends to issue will ignite crisis within Coptic circles. He believes that Bishop Bīshūy will use it as a platform to present himself as an alternative to Pope Shenouda.
Date of source: Monday, June 25, 2007
Bishop Bīshūy’s position in the Coptic Orthodox Church is causing controversy in Coptic circles as he not only holds several offices, but is also Pope Shenouda’s sole envoy to all international forums.