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Date of source: Friday, June 23, 2006
The author states that turning the pope into
a
political leader is something that will be refused by the principle Christian institute itself because it rejects
the politicizing of religion and other interests. The author reiterates that a line should be clearly drawn
between
religion and...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
The
Holy Synod protests against court ruling granting divorce to Copts.
Date of source: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Their Graces
Bishops Aghathoun and Yousuf from the Monastery of Anbā Boula
Awwal al-Sawwāh [The Monastery
of St. Paul the First Hermit] are to be ordained as bishops in Brazil
and Bolivia. The ordination, the author says,
highlights the significant role Pope Shenouda III plays in
serving...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2003
In light of the latest reports about Islamic religious institutions and its authority to ban religious books, the author comments on the freedom of expression within the church and the role Christian religious institutions play in that respect.
Date of source: Monday, September 19, 2005
During a lengthy interview, Pope Shenouda discusses Coptic identity and history, the Palestinian question, the churches support of President Mubārak in the upcoming elections, the issue of national unity in Egypt and much more.
Date of source: Saturday, September 10, 2005 to Friday, September 16, 2005
Bishop Yuānnis speaks about the church in the modern age, arguing that though some laws do need to be updated, there is a general failure to recognize the positive aspects of the church’s laws, in particular those forbidding divorce. He also denies claims that the leading religious authorities are...
Date of source: Friday, September 16, 2005
A Coptic group calling themselves the Coptic reform group [Editor: Not found on the Internet. No official title for this group] are challenging the church and working to unseat some Church leaders. Coptic thinkers and leaders of the Church respond.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 14, 2005
In an interview with Ākhir Sā‘a, the head of the Clerical Council, Bishop Bula, acknowledges the existence of a number of problems faced by Copts in Egypt. He slams the law of 1938 and said it runs contradictory to the teachings of the Holy Bible.
Date of source: Monday, July 4, 2005
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church agreed unanimously to strip Max Michael Hanna of his orthodoxy, as well as his title and Bachelor’s degree bestowed upon him from the clerical college.
Date of source: Sunday, July 3, 2005
The statement of the Holy Synod about the impeachment of Bishop Mitias – Bishop of Mahalla – was full of illogical slips and contradictions.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.