The article says that Wafā’ Constantine decided to convert to Islam in order to be eligible for divorce from her priest husband, with whom she was extremely unhappy, making her the poster girl for oppressed women. According to the article, Wafā’ had been living at the Wādī al-Natrūn monastery since December 2004 until two months ago, when she was moved to the Bishop Maqār monastery. Her son and daughter live in Cairo and visit her regularly. The editorial blames both the Wafā’ Constantine and Kāmīliyā Shihātah cases on the prohibition of divorce in Christianity.

Key Words: Wafā’ Constantine - Kāmīliyā Shihātah – Pope Shenouda III