Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, started his weekly sermon on Wednesday by offering his sincere condolences to France for the bloody terrorist attacks last week.

Coptic church in Alexandria celebrated the anniversary of consecration of the first church of St. George. The prayers were headed by Abba Benyamin, Bishop of Menofya, in a church that was built 77 years ago in Ghit el-Enab village west of Alexandria.

In a press conference, a group of activist and public figures launched "Great O Egypt" campaign to encourage tourism in Egypt.

Police announced today the arrest of 29 leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood on charges of attacking police and army. Extra security measures have been taken in Egypt these days and the matter is under investigation.

American Judge "Genin Peru" said that countries of the world have to untie against terrorism after the bloody attacks in Paris. She added that all humans from all backgrounds should struggle against terrorism after more and more innocent people are killed.

Reuters news agency reported that the Russian intelligence services have confirmed that a terrorist bombing attack was behind the fall of the Russian aircraft in Sinai last week. Traces of explosives were found in the wreckage of the plane. The Federal Security Service confirmed that the bomb weighed one kilogram .

Dr. Osama al-Qosi, the Islamic scholar, said that Al-Azhar scholars who work in the Saudi Arabia are behind the spread of Wahhabism and radical thought in Egypt.

Abba Angeles, bishop of North Shoubra, denied rumors that the Coptic Orthodox Church is mobilizing the people to vote in favor of certain candidates.

The Church of St. George in Fayoum celebrated the commemoration of the consecration of the first church of St. George.

Copts in Minya celebrated the opening of Prince Tadros church after it was renewed by the armed forces. The Church was burned at the hands of supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood following the dispersal of Rabaa Adawia and Nahda sit-ins.

Police in Qena were reported about the death of 4 people on their way to attend the celebrations of St. George in Qena.

Ahmed Abdul Aziz Mustafa, Egypt's ambassador to Uganda, held meeting with the media representatives in Uganda on Friday to clarify the Egyptian point of view concerning the Russian airplane crash in the Sinai.

European Union of Coptic Organizations demanded the World to unite against terrorism after the bloody attacks last Friday in Paris.

Anba Arsanios, bishop of Minya, ordained today 7 new priests for the ministry in the diocese at the Church of St. Mark.

Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Latif, head of the Islamic and Coptic monuments sector, announced to study all offers to restore the monasteries of Wadi Natrun.

George Habib Youssef, lawyer, filed a formal complaint to the Attorney General, against some movements and Coptic groups accusing them of conspiring against Pope Tawadros.

Abba Arsanius, Bishop of Minya, will inaugurate the church of Prince Tadros after being renewed by the armed forces.

Coptic Dutch association offered busses to transport voters in the second phase of Egyptian parliament elections.

Lawyer of the Coptic boy accused of contempt of Islam, Maher Fayez Habib, said the child was released after he was in prison for more than 6 months without being convicted.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, offered his sincere condolences for the people of France after the bloody terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday.

The Giza Criminal Court, headed by judge Motaz Khafagy, has sentenced Adel Habbara and six others to death for killing soldiers in Rafah city, North Sinai, in the case publicly known as the "Second Rafah Massacre".