Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, sent a delegation to visit victims of Minya terrorist attack that targeted the Copts.

During his visit to Russia, Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, received an international prize of "Strengthening Unity" presented by the International Foundation of the Unity of the Christian Orthodox Nations of Russia.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch St. Mark See, celebrated the 40 days anniversary of Palm Sunday martyrs in Europe. At least 49 Christians, including many parents with children, were killed and hundreds were injured in the blasts that targeted two churches in Tanta and Alexandria.

The family of Portuguese Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo is visiting Egypt for couple of days to promote tourism and to affirm that Egypt is a safe country to visit.

The Orthodox Non-Chalcedonian Church prayed together the holy mass in the church of St. Mary and St. Mark in Northern France. Spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church said that represents of the churches perfumed the remains of St. Mark after the holy mass.

Abba Markus, the general bishop of the churches of Hadaeq El Koba and Waeli, ordained today 27 deacons during the Holy Liturgy at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Athanasius the Apostolic in Nasr City. The deacons were ordained at the rank of Oghnostous “Reader” after they studded at deacons school for 4 years.

Coptic Church announced the departure of Father Daniel Wefky, priest of St. Bishoy Church in Mallawy. The priest served as priest for 34 years and his funeral was held today at his church. The priest was born on 15 November 1950 in Hor village and was ordained priest on August 5, 1983.

Spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church announced that the foundation stone of the first Coptic Church in Gabon was laid this month at the Gabonese capital Libreville.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, said that those who carry out terrorist attacks in the name of Islam distort the image of Islam through their misconceptions.

Pope Francis sent a video message today to the people of Egypt ahead of his Apostolic Journey to the country, saying the “world needs peace, love and mercy”.

Abba Cyril, bishop of St. Mina monastery, headed the prayers of the funeral of Karim Ghattas, the eighth martyrs of the bombing of St. Mark Cathedral on Palm Sunday.

Abba Paula, Bishop of Tanta, visited the victims of the terrorist attack against St. George Church in Tanta whom are being treated at the hospitals of the armed forces in Maadi and Helimiet Zeiton.

Abba Qazman, Bishop of North Sinai, said that religious discourse should be renewed especially from the social and national aspects. He also called for unity among all state institutions in order to save Egypt from such evil plans.

Abba Dawood, Bishop of Mansoura, and Maj. General Ayman Malah, head of security agency in Mansoura, headed a delegation to visit 3 displaced Coptic families from Arish.

Coptic Orthodox Church in Bolivia mourned Father Antony Ramzy, priest of the church in Bolivia. Spokesperson of the Coptic Church said the funeral will be held in Archangel Michael in Qubba Gardens, Cairo.

Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that Abba Marcus, Bishop of Quba Gardens ordained 34 deacons.

Abba Angelos, Bishop of Shobra, ordained 80 new deacons during celebrating the holy mass at St. Demiana Church in Shubra.

Family of Marina Nashaat, the Coptic minor girl who disappeared two weeks ago complained that no progress has been achieved in the case.

Abba Luke, Coptic bishop of France, participated in the welcome ceremony for His Grace Abba Georgios, the new Syriac Bishop of Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

Youth Bishopric is preparing for the fifth departure anniversary of Pope Shenouda III celebrated on March 17th

The Evangelical Church in Tamiya Fayoum was opened today after its renewal by the Engineering Authority of the armed forces.