Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Nil Hopkins, Australian Ambassador to Egypt, has visited Pope Tawadros to offer his sincere condolences to the Pope for the martyrs of St. Peter Church’s attack.

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, expressed his solidarity with the victims of the bombing of St. Peter church in Cairo.

Abba Pfnotios, Bishop of Samalout, inaugurated on Sunday two new churches at St. Mina archaeological church that was built at the sixth century.

Coptic Orthodox Church announced in a statement that the celebration of Christmas will be held on time. Statement added that the Coptic martyrs of St. Peter church joined other martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that Abba Moussa, Bishop of youth, participated on Friday in mourning prayers for the martyrs of St. Peter Church terrorist attack held in St. Mary and St. Abraam Church in Briton.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, received on Saturday leader of the German parliament (Bundestag) majority, Volker Kauder.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, announced that he will cancel the weekly sermon for the coming two weeks.

222 trainees from 9 governorates from Upper Egypt have joined the third phase of Pope Tawadros’ training project.

Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that Pope Tawadros II has received on Wednesday a delegation from the Coptic Church in Melbourne headed by Abba Suriel, Bishop of Melbourne.

Mokhtar Nouh, Islamic researcher, denounced the sectarian attacks by the Salafies at Naghamish village in Suhag governorate. He warned the Salafies that the Egyptian state has become stronger and will not allow such attacks without punishment.

Islam Buheiry, the Islamic scholar, denounced the situation of Al-Azhar that finds no need for the renewal of religious discourse. He added that Al-Azhar only denounces the terrorist attacks against police and army soldiers, but takes no move to renew the fanatic religious discourse and don’t accept to call ISIS infidels.

Media Centre of the Church interviewed Pope Tawadros to talk about his life in six episodes entitled “Pope of the Church”.

Islam Buheiry¸ the Islamic researcher said he would not leave the country after receiving a presidential pardon with 82 young people who were imprisoned.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, said that Coptic Orthodox Church presented monasticism for the world. This came during a weekly program about heritage of the church.

Father Polous Halim, a spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said the Holy Synod is holding the fourth seminar entitled "Coptic identity" at the Papal residence in Wadi Natrun.

Egyptian interior ministry announced the arrest of 5 terrorist cells to make bombs in Cairo and other governorates.

Tony Tan, president of Singapore, visited the churches of old Cairo on Wednesday with his accompanying delegation. He visited the places where the holy family stayed and expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality.

4 police officers were injured in fire exchange with a terrorist who belongs to the Muslim Brotherhood. Investigations showed that a terrorist cell is hiding in Salam city, Cairo. Police attacked the cell and exchanged fire with them.

Abba Bishoy, Bishop of Damietta and Kafr El-Sheikh, ordained a new priest for the church of St. Demana in Kafr El Sheikh.

Coptic Orthodox Church launched a new media campaign under the title "The legacy of our church ... spirit and life".

Pope Tawadros held a video conference with priests of northern California in the United States.