Abba Matthias I, Patriarch of Ethiopia, and his accompanying delegation, visited today the monastery of St. Macarius in Shehit wilderness, at Wadi Natrun desert west of the Nile Delta.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, received today at the presidential headquarters Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint St. Mark See, and Father Matthias I, Patriarch of Ethiopia who visits Egypt for 6 days.

Naguib Gabriel, head of the Egyptian Union of Human Rights, invited the western countries and the whole world for unity against terrorism, especially after the attacks that hit France and the Charlie Hebdo newspaper.

A terrorist group called Islamic State Soldiers claimed responsibility for kidnapping the 21 Copts in Libya.

Gen. Sedky Sobhy, general commander of the Egyptian armed forces, offered his sincere condolences for the victims of the recent terrorist incidents in France, describing them as cowardly acts.

Military spokesman said that a terrorist was killed and an officer was wounded during a chase in Wahat west Egypt.

Ibrahim Mahlab, Egypt’s Prime Minister, met yesterday with Father Matthias I, Patriarch of Ethiopia, during his visit to Cairo.

The wreckage of the Coptic school in Suhag caused great disagreement between the Diocese of Suhag and education directorate.

Sabrin Saad, 17 years old Coptic girl, disappeared last week in Minya.

Journalist Mostafa Bakry, said that the terrorist organization of ISIS has declared on Facebook they will target Egyptian anchors.

Father Philemon Ayad Attia, Priest of ST. George Church, said that 16 Copts escaped death in Libya and returned to Egypt yesterday.

For years, the radical imam Abu Hamza al-Masri delivered incendiary sermons at a London mosque, using words that U.S. and UK authorities say helped inspire a generation of militants, including British would-be shoe bomber Richard Reid.

Naguib Gabriel, head of the Egyptian Union for Human Rights, praised the visit of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to the cathedral to congratulate the Copts on Christmas.

Dr. Amin Lotfi, President of the University of Beni Suef, visited churches and monasteries of the province of Beni Suef, with a delegation from professors of the university, to congratulate the Copts on Christmas.

Dr. Mansour Kabash, President of the University of Aswan and Dr. Nady Kamal, the Vice President, have visited the Coptic Orthodox Bishopric at Aswan to congratulate the Copts of Christmas.

Dr. Shawki Allam, Egypt’s Mufti, said that the renewal of religious discourse means to take from the fundamentals of Islam what fits our time.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, received today at the papal residence the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, Dr. Shawki Allam, Mufti of the Republic, Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar Gomaa, Minister of Awqaf, who came to congratulate him on Christmas.

Magdy Malak, Coptic man working in Libya, said in his interview with Copts United that Coptic Christians in Libya are in great danger and demand airlift to return them.

Unknown masked men have opened fire on a car of the priest of St. Mary and St. Karas in Mallawi. The attackers have cut the road and shot his car before he could escape, without injuries. Police were reported and the matter is still under investigation.

Coptic Orthodox Church announced that Father Matthias, Patriarch of Ethiopia, will visit Egypt next Saturday at the head of a delegation from the Ethiopian Church for six days.

Families of the 20 kidnapped Copts in Libya decided to demonstrate in front of the Ministry of foreign affairs demanding greater attention by the government to return their sons.