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Shenouda leaves Copts divided on his legacy and church’s future
Egypt

Shenouda leaves Copts divided on his legacy and church’s future

  In its full papal uniform, the body of late Pope Shenouda III remains on display at the Saint Mark…
Who is the pope’s successor?
Egypt

Who is the pope’s successor?

It’s not easy to predict who’s going to succeed Pope Shenouda III and be enthroned as the 118th Pope and…
SCAF, political figures react to Shenouda death
Egypt

SCAF, political figures react to Shenouda death

Egypt’s ruling military council, presidential candidates, religious figures, and the US president expressed sorrow and offered their respects to Pope…
Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, aged 89, has died
Egypt

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, aged 89, has died

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria died on Saturday, aged 89, after a long struggle with disease, church sources told Al-Masry…
Pope Shenouda’s health stable, says secretary
Egypt

Pope Shenouda’s health stable, says secretary

Pope Shenouda's health is stable and reassuring, the pope's secretary told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Saturday. Bishop Armia denied reports that the Church…
Coptic groups not on board with Brotherhood meeting
Egypt

Coptic groups not on board with Brotherhood meeting

While Christian churches in Egypt endorsed an Anglican initiative to meet with Muslim Brotherhood leaders Tuesday, various Coptic groups continued…
Copts request representation in constituent assembly
Egypt

Copts request representation in constituent assembly

Coptic activists have requested representation in the constituent assembly that will draft the new constitution that is commensurate with their…
Church leaders at odds over planned 25 January demonstrations
Egypt

Church leaders at odds over planned 25 January demonstrations

Religious figures from different Egyptian Christian sects have taken opposing stances on the involvement of Copts in the planned protests…
For Christmas, a message of faith, comfort and resistance
Opinion

For Christmas, a message of faith, comfort and resistance

On Saturday, the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrated the birth of Jesus. More than a memory, the nativity sends powerful messages…
Coptic priest apologizes for shaking hands with military general
Egypt

Coptic priest apologizes for shaking hands with military general

Yohana Fouad, the priest of the Virgin Church in Old Cairo, apologized to his congregation for having greeted the head…
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