Coptic Christians
Cairo Opera House screens documentary ‘Al-Mazar’ honoring Pope Shenouda III
Culture
April 16, 2026
Cairo Opera House screens documentary ‘Al-Mazar’ honoring Pope Shenouda III
As part of its Cinema Club series, the Cairo Opera House will screen the documentary film “Al-Mazar” (The Shrine) on…
Pope Tawadros II presides over Palm Sunday Mass
Egypt
April 5, 2026
Pope Tawadros II presides over Palm Sunday Mass
The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates Palm Sunday this Sunday, as one of the most important religious events of the last…
Egypt contemplates extending shop opening hours for Coptic Christian celebrations
Egypt
April 1, 2026
Egypt contemplates extending shop opening hours for Coptic Christian celebrations
A high-level government committee in Egypt has recommended suspending the nine pm curfew for shops, malls, and restaurants during the…
We cherish our relationship with Egypt’s churches, says Azhar Grand Sheikh
Egypt
March 18, 2026
We cherish our relationship with Egypt’s churches, says Azhar Grand Sheikh
The Grand Sheikh of al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb, received a phone call from Pope Tawadros II, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox…
Christians in Egypt do not recognize Israel as the ‘Promised Land’: Coptic Pastor
Egypt
December 24, 2025
Christians in Egypt do not recognize Israel as the ‘Promised Land’: Coptic Pastor
Reverend Amir Tharwat, pastor of the Evangelical Church in al-Faggala, Cairo, said on Tuesday that Christians in Egypt do not…
‘May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world of evil’: Pope Tawadros at Easter mass
Egypt
April 20, 2025
‘May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world of evil’: Pope Tawadros at Easter mass
CAIRO, April 19 (MENA) – Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese said he is always…
Photos: Qena’s Muslims and Christians come together in solidarity for Eastern Orthodox Christmas
Egypt
January 8, 2025
Photos: Qena’s Muslims and Christians come together in solidarity for Eastern Orthodox Christmas
The people of Qena governorate made themselves shining examples of national unity on Tuesday, expressing the depth of bonds between…
Counselor Adly Mansour congratulates Pope Tawadros II on Christmas
Egypt
January 4, 2025
Counselor Adly Mansour congratulates Pope Tawadros II on Christmas
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, Patriarch of the See of Mark Diocese received a phone call Friday 3/1/2025 from former…
‘Church divorce’ stirs controversy in Egypt’s parliament
Egypt
December 3, 2024
‘Church divorce’ stirs controversy in Egypt’s parliament
The discussion of Clause 22 of Article 1 of the Social Security and Cash Support Law’s definitions for separated Christian…
One of the world’s oldest known books from Egypt sells for $2.6 million at Christie’s auction
Archaeology
April 10, 2024
One of the world’s oldest known books from Egypt sells for $2.6 million at Christie’s auction
One of the oldest books in the world is expected to sell for more than $2.6 million when it goes…