Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria stated Friday that the controversial monastery of Wadi al-Raian and its monks are not acknowledged by the Coptic Orthodox Church, Youm7 reported.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch Saint Mark See, ordained on Tuesday 32 new priests. The new priests are ordained to minister at the churches of Greater Cairo.

In his weekly sermon, Pope Tawadros II invited the people to repent and benefit from the Great Lent as “season of repentance”.

Two women from Reqqa city, which is a stronghold of ISIS in Syria, published a video that reveals destruction and misery at the old Syrian city.

A monk was kidnapped at Wadi Rayan monastery by a gang that threatens to kidnap other monks until the new road is built inside the monastery.

Coptic Church to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Pope Shenouda III on Thursday, said Pope Tawadros during his weekly sermon.

Saudi Arabia demanded Egypt in a statement to hand over minister of justice Ahemd El Zend to be judge according to the Islamic Sharia for insulting Prophet Muhammad. This came after al-Zend said that he will condemn anybody who violates the law, even prophet Muhammad.

During the celebration of council of churches of Egypt, Pope Tawadros II praised the role of the council as a calm step towards Christian unity.

After he was acquitted, Bishoy Kamil, told Copts united that he suffered for three years in prison because of an extremist accused him of defamation of religion.

AL-RAQQAH/DAMASCUS. Using hidden cameras two brave Syrian women show us what life is like inside al-Raqqah, capital city of terrorist sect ISIS in northern Syria. They know they will be stoned to death if they are exposed. They are willing to risk their lives to help the rest of the world understand.

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244 MB members stand trial today for burning churches in Minya before Military Court. Several churches and public properties were burned after the dispersal of Rabaa Adawia and Nahda sit-ins.

Dr Michel Fahmi, political writer, said that Al-Azhar being dominated by extremists poses a threat to Christians.

Homeland Security arrested a fugitive member of the Muslim Brotherhood who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for burning a church in Sohag.

Heads of Coptic Churches celebrated today the third anniversary of the foundation of Council of churches of Egypt at the headquarters Evangelical Organization for social Services.

Muslims of Ismailia village in Minya cast vote to build a church for Christians in the village. 46 people voted in favor of building the new church while 4 refused to build the church.

Human Rights Watch issued a statement on Monday in which it called the Egyptian authorities to release the four Coptic children of Minya governorate who were accused of contempt of religion and repeal the judgment.

Coptic Orthodox Church issued a statement today about the health condition of Father Fanous, and named it unstable.

Coptic Diocese of South Sinai holds fourth anniversary for Pope Shenouda’s departure on Tuesday at the heavenly cathedral in Sharm El Sheikh.

Father Polous Halim, Spokesperson for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that the Holy Synod is the legislative body that represents the Copts, and refused a claim by some Coptic activists of the right to public participation.

Abba Anthony, bishop of Ireland, ordained a the deacon Reda Hanna a general priest at Kerr Cultural Center in Ireland, and named him Father Cyril.