Thousands of Copts have traveled to Jerusalem as pilgrims which were considered by several journalists as ignoring the decision of Coptic church to prevent such visit.

Egyptian newspaper said that Coptic pilgrims celebrated Palm Sunday and the Holy Week in Jerusalem. The pilgrims visit Christian monuments and monasteries in Jerusalem.

Tahrir newspaper said that Coptic visitors of Jerusalem have increased by 1270 person from last year. This year 5700 Copts visit Jerusalem where 4430 people visited Jerusalem at this time of the year.

The occasion of the feast of the Resurrection and celebrated by Copts in Egypt next Sunday I hope that you will listen to the mouths and voices of all organizations and human rights bodies as well as individuals to meet the repeated demands on several occasions exemption Presidential some imprisoned Christians private Girgis Baromy accused falsely of raping a child Farshout where proven medical reports that he was suffering the address of the men, which means his lack of ability and sexual Ms. Demiana Obaid Abdel Nour Luxor teacher and cancel the sentence was in the right kids Bani Mazar who were accused of contempt of religion, according to the principle of equality and justice between the citizens of one nation have also been exempt from some Muslim prisoners in all their festivals and rituals or that there is nothing to prevent giving the President the right to exemption presidential Christians in their festivals recognized by the state.

Sharkia Diocese published a statement in which it thanked those who prevented the sectarian strife and called them peace makers in Hosinia village.

Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that Abba Anthony, Bishop of Africa, sent Father Philip to serve in Mozambique and to care for the Coptic families there.

Abba Pachomius, Bishop of Behira and former acting Patriarch, celebrated the holy mass in St. George Church in Damanhour where he ordained 100 new deacons to minister in the church.

Judge Magdy Agati said that Egypt will abandon hamayouni decree since it doesn’t make sense that churches seek presidential decree in order to restore bathrooms.

Millions of Copts in Egypt and abroad have celebrated Palm Sunday in which they hold memorial for the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

Abba Paula, Bishop of Tanta, ordained new deacons in Tanta. The bishop has also consecrated the holy vessels in Archangel Michael church and the Chruch of Saints Philopatir and Tadros in Tanta.

The Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday adjourned the trial of former president Mohamed Morsi and 10 other Muslim Brotherhood defendants in the case publicly known as the “Espionage with Qatar,” to May 7, Youm7 reported.

The Doctors Syndicate has called on parliament and the government to expedite the review of a law stiffening penalties for attacks on medical establishments, their staff and patients.

High-profile MPs affiliated with "Support Egypt," a political bloc in support of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, won the lion's share of the leading posts of parliament's 25 committees. At least seven "Support Egypt" MPs were even able to win the seats uncontested.

Coptic Church in Vienna held thanksgiving prayer after a new church in Vienna was offered by the Catholic Church to the Coptic Orthodox one. Coptic Church in Vienna held thanksgiving prayer after receiving Maria vom Siege Church which is considered a historical place in Vienna.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, announced yesterday that he is going to stop his weekly sermon for two month.

Father Estiphanos, priest of St. George Catholic Church in Luxor, regarded short circuit as unlikely to be the reason behind the fire in the church since he switched off the main source of light in the church.

Copts in Sharkia governorate started hiding their women and moving them away from their houses fearing sectarian attacks against the Copts.

Coptic Church in Vienna held thanksgiving prayer after purchasing new church in Vienna. Spokesperson of the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Abba Gabries led the prayers and celebrated the new church that dates back to 1870 and was offered to the Orthodox Church by the Catholic Church.

Abba Moussa starts new pastoral care visit in Britain. Abba Moussa started his visit to by visiting st. Mary and St. Abraam Church in Brighton where he delivered a speech at Youth gathering.

Spokesperson for the Coptic Orthodox Church said that the Church rejects travel of Copts to Jerusalem, and only permits such visit for certain people in certain circumstances.