Features/Interviews

Q&A with Febe Armanios: On the history of Coptic leadership

Q&A with Febe Armanios: On the history of Coptic leadership

It is hard for Egyptians to imagine a Coptic Church and papacy without the late Shenouda III, both because his…
Unofficial Abouel Fotouh supporters lay foundation for official campaign

Unofficial Abouel Fotouh supporters lay foundation for official campaign

It is 7:30 pm in Hadeyek al-Qobba Square, named for the popular neighborhood in north Cairo where it is located.…
Copts fear implications after Shenouda, disagree on papal political role

Copts fear implications after Shenouda, disagree on papal political role

The death of Pope Shenouda III on Saturday night struck a blow to the Coptic community in Egypt. They lost…
Women’s movement: A stop at Egypt’s socialist era

Women’s movement: A stop at Egypt’s socialist era

Grey Villet (1927–2000), a South African-born photographer, was in Cairo in 1963 to capture scenes of Egypt under late President…
Shenouda leaves Copts divided on his legacy and church’s future

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…
The embattled new National Council for Women

The embattled new National Council for Women

Since the beginning of this year, the National Council for Women has continually been brought into question by political forces…
Who is the pope’s successor?

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…
Parliament review: Chasing a turbulent policeman and a vote of no-confidence

Parliament review: Chasing a turbulent policeman and a vote of no-confidence

It’s hard to remember that just last Sunday, Parliament voted to withdraw confidence from the current government. Usually on such…
SCAF’s investment law offers impunity in corruption cases

SCAF’s investment law offers impunity in corruption cases

Days before the chamber of the recently elected People’s Assembly first filled with members, the Supreme Council of the Armed…
What’s left of Tahrir today

What’s left of Tahrir today

A little over a year after becoming a national symbol of unity, Tahrir Square has become a very lonely place.…
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