The Apostolic Church in the village of Bakhum of Sahel Salim Center hosted a conference to support President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, to run for the presidency for a second term. The conference was attended by several clergy and officials of the village.

Dr. Shawki Allam, Egypt’s Mufti, said that female circumcision is a matter of caroms and traditions rather than religion. He added that Fatwa House had announced that female circumcision is not mandatory in Islam, but it is forbidden because of its medical and physiological damage.

Abba Morkos, Bishop of Shubra al-Khaima, inaugurated a new alter on the name of St. Pope Kyrious IV at St. Mary church in Mostorod. Two new alters were also inaugurated on the name of St. Mark and St. Mina. The inauguration was made during the celebration of the departure anniversary of St. Pope Kyrilous IV.

Lawyer of the families of the 21 Coptic martyrs of Libya, said that an official celebration is being prepared for the opening of the 21 Coptic martyrs of Libya church. The prosecution of Samalut informed the families of the martyrs that they are going to receive the bodies of the martyrs in few days.

Alaa Abed, head of the Human Rights Committee of the Egyptian Parliament, commented on the formation of a British parliamentary Committee to investigate the conditions of the former president Mohamed Morsi who is currently in jail saying: Britain hosts more than 10 thousand fugitives from Egypt s judicial authorities and is refusing to extradite them. He added that Britain aims to distort the presidential election and topple the Egyptian state and called British tourists to support Egypt by visiting its wonderful touristic places.

Dr. Mohamed el-Baradei, Former adviser of Egyptian president, called Arabs to visit Jerusalem in order to confront the Judaization movement carried out by Israel and to show solidarity with the Palestinian people. He explained that visiting Jerusalem with a large numbers is crucial to show the world how important it is for the Muslim and Arab people.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, assured the historical evidence of coexistence and compassion between Muslims and Copts in Egypt. He added that Muslims should know the national role of the Copts and that the Church has suffered from harm to perform such role. Bin Salman said that Copts have not responded by violence to what they suffered from after attacking their churches.

Spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church described visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Cathedral of St. Mark in Abbasiyah as a message of peace for the whole world and a new chapter in the relationship between the Kingdom and the Church. He added that the visit is a sign of steady growth in the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the Church.

A delegation of Copts abroad has visited the New Cathedral of the Administrative Capital. The delegation is participating in the Citizen conference to support President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the upcoming presidential elections.

After Egyptian president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential decree to build a church in New Obour city, the government handed the dedicated church to priest of Obour city. For his part, Eng. Harbi Nazeer, owner of a construction company, offered to build the church at his expense.

Pope Tawadros of Alexandria published an article at Keraza Magazine in which he talked about the characteristics of the fasting person s behavior. He explained that the fasting person must strive and grow in virtue But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. (2 Peter 1: 5-7)

Abba Ermia, head of the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center, received heads of Coptic communities and associations of Egyptians abroad in Europe, America and the Arab countries who are members of the ‘Citizen’ campaign to support President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the upcoming presidential elections. During the meeting, they praised efforts excreted by al-Sisi to develop Egypt and counter terrorism.

Coptic priests in France celebrated the Holy Mass with Abba Mark, bishop of France. During the Holy Mass, Father Suriel Halim was promoted to the rank of Hegumin.

Archbishop Pachmoius, former acting patriarch, ordained today 5 new priests to serve in the diocese of Behira. The new priests are Fathers Angelon Saad, Aghnatius Bassem, Nikola Aziz, Nouh Nabil, Noh Nabil, Zakaria fahmy. The ordination was attended by Abba Pavly, general bishop of Alexandria.

Abba Pachom, Bishop of Sohag, ordained 4 new priests to serve in the villages of the diocese. The ordination ceremony was attended by Abba Ologioius, head of St. Shenouda monastery in the Western Mount. The new priests are Father Athnasius Mahfouz, Father Potros Dabaa, Father Peter Zarif, and Father Isaac Nagy.

Father Botros Botros Bastawrous, deputy of Kafr El-Sheikh diocese, what is happening in Egypt as a miracle and described president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi as a gift from God to Egypt. He added during a public conference in support of al-Sisi in the governorate of Kafr El-Sheikh that we have to respect the divine will for al-Sisi s re-election.

Egyptian cabinet decided to give license to 52 new churches, including Orthodox, Catholic, evangelical churches as well as service buildings. The licenses are granted according to the new law of houses of worship to churches that were already built before the issuance of the law.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, is going to ordain new bishops to join the Holy Synod of the Coptic Church following the Easter celebrations on April 8th. The new bishops will be ordained in May to replace the late bishops of Tama and the new Valley.

Khaled al-Shafei, Economic expert, said that Foreign Exchange Reserves in Egypt increased to reach about 42 Million USD for the first time in history. He added that it is considered to be a very large achievement calculated for the monetary policy adopted since the beginning of the economic reform measures. He added that the rise in foreign reserves of foreign currency increases the classification of Egypt in international reports, which is to increase investor s confidence in the Egyptian economy.

Abdul Sayed Malik, Head of the Egyptian Union in Germany issued a statement to deplore the departure of Abba Fam, Bishop of Tima. Statement praised the unique achievements of the bishop who was ordained monk at St. Bishoy monastery in Wadil Natrun in 1977 and was enthroned Bishop of Tima in 1980.

Bishop Armia, head of the Coptic Culture Center, mourned the departure of Abba Fam who died in London today. He was ordained monk at St. Bishoy monastery in Wadil Natrun in 1977 and was enthroned Bishop of Tima in 1980.