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Butchers echo uproar against “inhumane” slaughter during Eid al-Adha
Egypt

Butchers echo uproar against “inhumane” slaughter during Eid al-Adha

Slaughtering sacrificial animals is a specific tradition carried out by millions of Muslims all over the world during Eid al-Adha.…
“Ask al-Azhar” initiative to correct misconception of Islam to expats
Egypt

“Ask al-Azhar” initiative to correct misconception of Islam to expats

State Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Ambassador Nabela Makram, announced Wednesday that al-Azhar’s online gate is available, through the…
Religion vs. state: Atheism and Al-Azhar
Features/Interviews

Religion vs. state: Atheism and Al-Azhar

Typically, atheists in Muslim countries prefer to keep their beliefs secret, fearing their lack of faith will lead to their…
Coptic Churches suspend conferences, monastery trips over security concerns
Egypt

Coptic Churches suspend conferences, monastery trips over security concerns

Egypt’s main Coptic Church decided on Thursday to suspend holding any conferences and organizing the church-sponsored trips to monasteries, Coptic Orthodox Church…
Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood
World

Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood

Pope Francis has added a fourth pathway to possible sainthood. Until now, gaining consideration for sainthood in the Catholic Church…
Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time
Features/Interviews

Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time

Abanoub Guirguis Naeem, a Christian dental student was recently granted admission to complete his final year of experiential training at…
Azhar: First draft of anti-hatred law ready
Egypt

Azhar: First draft of anti-hatred law ready

The first draft of the law to counter hatred and violence in the name of religion was completed Tuesday by an…
Pope Francis to visit Cairo in April
Egypt

Pope Francis to visit Cairo in April

Pope Francis will make an official visit to Egypt in the last week of April, upon invitation by President Abdel…
Vatican confirms papal trip to Egypt under study
Egypt

Vatican confirms papal trip to Egypt under study

The Vatican confirmed that a papal trip to Egypt is under consideration but that no dates or itinerary have been…
Al-Azhar Grand Imam lashes out against abortion, globalization
Egypt

Al-Azhar Grand Imam lashes out against abortion, globalization

The leading religious authority in Sunni Islam has lashed out at supporters of abortion rights, sexual reassignment and globalization, saying…
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