Dr. Abdel-Moneim Fouad, professor of religion and philosophy at Al-Azhar University, denounced a campaign by Dr. Amna Nosir, member of the House of Representatives, to prevent niqab by law.

During his weekly sermon, Pope invited the Egyptian people to donate for Egypt in order to support the Egyptian economy.

Hani al-Masry, coordinator of the Association of the victims of the personal status law, said that the new draft of the personal status law gave him pleasure since it accepted the abandonment as reason for divorce.

Abba Serapion, Bishop of Los Angeles, said that the Coptic Orthodox Church gives permissions for second marriage according to the gospel.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, attends a seminar in St. Bishoy monastery in Wadil Natroun, to discuss the personal status law.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, promoted Abba Athanasius, Bishop of France, to the rank of Metropolitan, during a celebration in St. Mark Church in Klout Bai.

The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church held a seminar on Monday at the monastery of Saint Bishoy in Wadil Natroun to discuss the expansion of divorce reasons in the new unified law for non-Muslims.

Japanese ambassador in Cairo described the visit of president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to Japan as historic. He explained that the visit aims to increase cooperation in the fields of education, economy and other areas that will achieve stability and development in Egypt.

Customary reconciliation session was held in Qena to put an end to a dispute over a piece of land between Christian and Muslim families.

The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church holds conference for 4 days to discuss the unified personal status law.

Pope Francis called for the abolition of the death penalty in all countries around the world. He explained that the commandments said "Thou shalt not kill".

Elena Kontoura, Greek Minister of Tourism, said that Greece is working to strengthen the mutual relations with Egypt concerning the tourism sector as well as in all fields.

ISIS released 42 Christians after they paid huge ransom. The terrorist organization demanded 18 million dollars to release them, but the price went down after negotiations.

Coptic Orthodox Church started on Monday Jonah’s fasting for three days during which late holy masses are celebrated daily.

Pope Francis II, Pope of the Vatican, said that abortion is a crime and great sin, but the use of contraceptive methods can be used in exceptional cases.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, inaugurated the Church of St. Mary and St. Bishoy at El-Tagamu El Khames.

the organization of Justice and rights’ development denounced church ban of the book “message to the Pope” by the writer and cartoonist Adel Girgis.

Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, said that Christianity in the Middle East is more consistent than in the West. He added that Christians have good relations with their fellow Muslim Egyptians.

Public prosecution in Monoufia is investigating the killing of a Coptic conscript Michael G., 20 years old. Eyewitnesses said that Michael shot himself dead while being in service.

Dr. Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary General of the United Nations, died at the age of 94. His funeral is going to be held next Thursday at the Great Cathedral of St. Mark.

Father Antony Wadei, priest of Ezbet Gabal Church in Samalout, said that a Coptic girl called Mariam Wagih, 19 years old, left the house of her family one week before she marries her cousin.