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Three Egyptian Coptic Orthodox monks killed in South Africa monastery

A 35-year-old male suspect has been arrested but police say the motive for the fatal stabbings is still unclear.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024

Pope Francis recognises 21 Copts beheaded by Islamic State as martyrs

Pope Francis on Thursday announced that 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians beheaded by Islamic State in Libya in 2015 are being recognised as martyrs by the Vatican.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Catholic and Coptic popes meet in Rome when Francis I meets Tawadros II

There were once again two popes at the Vatican Wednesday, at least briefly, when Pope Francis welcomed Pope Tawadros II, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, to his weekly audience.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2023

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Catholic, Orthodox Coptic popes offer joint Vatican blessing

Pope Francis and the Orthodox Coptic pope have delivered a joint blessing from St. Peter’s Square

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Rare day at Vatican as two popes share stage

It was a rare day at the Vatican on Wednesday as two popes shared the limelight in St Peter's Square - Pope Francis and His Holiness Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

Egypt Attends Annual Conference of Europe’s Coptic Bishops

Egypt on Wednesday participated in the inaugural session of the conference of Coptic Bishops of Europe held in the Irish capital Dublin, in the presence of the 15 Coptic Bishops serving in the continent. Minister of Immigration and Affairs of Egyptians Abroad Soha Gendy praised “the role of the Egyptian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 6, 2022

Egyptian MP, Mubarak's Son Exchange Accusations After Church Fire

Egyptian authorities are trying to restore Abu Sifin Coptic Christian church in Giza after fire swept through it during Sunday's Mass, killing at least 41 people, mostly children, and injuring many others. Following the incident, lawmaker Mustafa Bakri demanded authorities investigate prominent Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris after his tweet about…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 18, 2022

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Pope Tawadros Calls for Moving or Expanding ‘Crowded’ Egyptian Churches after Abu Sifin Fire

Egypt's Coptic Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria joined government calls to move churches in overcrowded areas to “wider places,” days after a major fire engulfed a church in the Giza governorate, killing dozens. “There are small prayer places compared to the number of Copts in the area, and the church…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 17, 2022

Azhar’s Sheikh: Congratulating Christians on Holidays Comes from Understanding Islam

Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb announced that congratulating Christians on holidays is not out of courtesy or formalities but rather "comes from our understanding of the teachings of our true religion." The Grand Imam explained that the relationship between Muslims and Christians is a true embodiment of unity and brotherhood…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022

Palm Sunday church attacks: Egypt’s ‘worst day of violence’

Egypt’s security situation five years after ISIL-claimed church blasts killed 48 people.

Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2022

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