Easter
Security tightened at public zoos, aquariums
Egypt
April 17, 2017
Security tightened at public zoos, aquariums
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation tightened on Monday security measures around zoos and aquariums in Giza and other governorates during…
Pope Tawadros says Sisi’s visit after blasts ‘huge show of solidarity’
Egypt
April 16, 2017
Pope Tawadros says Sisi’s visit after blasts ‘huge show of solidarity’
Millions of Copts are celebrating this Easter Sunday with sorrow due to the church bombings in Alexandria and Tanta last…
Pope on Easter: cling to faith amid wars and hatred
World
April 16, 2017
Pope on Easter: cling to faith amid wars and hatred
In an impromptu Easter Sunday speech, Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged people to hold fast in their "fearful hearts" to…
Tightened security around churches at Easter’s eve
Egypt
April 15, 2017
Tightened security around churches at Easter’s eve
A high-level security source at the Interior Ministry said on Saturday that preparations have been stepped up within all sectors…
Egypt Copts ready for Easter mass despite attacks
Egypt
April 15, 2017
Egypt Copts ready for Easter mass despite attacks
Egyptian Copts will celebrate Easter mass on Saturday, marking one of Christianity's most joyous occasions just days after the deadliest…
Churches cancel Easter Sunday celebrations to mourn Passover victims
Egypt
April 13, 2017
Churches cancel Easter Sunday celebrations to mourn Passover victims
Egyptian Coptic Orthodox churches decided on Wednesday to cancel Easter Sunday celebrations, which mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as…
Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter
Egypt
April 13, 2017
Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter
Outside of Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral, the seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope, a dozen high-ranking police officers are stationed…
Churches in Minya will not celebrate Easter
Egypt
April 11, 2017
Churches in Minya will not celebrate Easter
Egyptian churches, in the southern city of Minya, say they will not hold Easter celebrations next Saturday in mourning for…
‘Holy Fire,’ fireworks: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
World
May 2, 2016
‘Holy Fire,’ fireworks: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
With "Holy Fire," fireworks and solemn Masses, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Easter on Sunday, commemorating the day followers…
Security measures intensified at tourist hot-spots over Easter vacation
Egypt
May 2, 2016
Security measures intensified at tourist hot-spots over Easter vacation
Officials in major holiday spots have issued orders for special security measures over the Easter weekend and the Sham al-Nessim…