Pope Francis expressed his deep sadness for the killing and forced displacement of Christians in Syria by ISIS.

A Coptic student called Michael amputated his penis in Minya fearing sin. His family said that he suffers recently from psychological disorder and tension.

Mohammed Badr, governor of Luxor, headed a delegation of officials to congratulate Copts on Easter. They visited Abba Youssab, bishop of Luxor, at the cathedral of St. Mary in Luxor.

Mohamed Abdul Zahir, Governor of Alexandria, headed a delegation of officials to congratulate Evangelical Copts on Easter.

Major General Tariq Nasr, governor of Minya, continued to visit churches to congratulate the Copts on Easter.

It is of a great blessing to present the 2016 Papal Encyclical of our beloved Shepherd, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark for the Glorious Resurrection Feast of 2016. This Papal Message has been translated into 20 languages for video subtitles and presented below to serve our Coptic Orthodox Church globally. May the Lord reward every person contributed to the production of this great teaching of our Pope and Patriarch. Through the intercession of St. Mary, and the prayers of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II. And glory be to God forever, Amen.

Major General Tariq Nasr, governor of Minya, is going to visit 5 churches to congratulate the Copts on Easter.

Copts in Beni Suef celebrated the Maundy Thursday among tight security measures.

Pope Tawadros II celebrated the Holy Mass of Maundy Thursday. He also delivered a sermon about the importance of this day and said that Christ celebrated the first mass on that day. He also offered a new sacrifice on new alter. He explained that Maundy Thursday is time of renewal of life and covenants

Long Live Egypt front in Austria condemned the killing of 16 Egyptians in Libya. The front offered their sincere condolences to families of the victims and demanded the government to offer the Egyptians better life and job opportunities in their country.

Sheikh Abbas Schumann, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar, said the fatwas that forbid congratulating Copts on their feasts are priceless and doesn’t deserve our attention.

British authorities said in a statement today that they are investigating the death of Coptic young man Sharif Adel Habib who died in fire accident in London.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, said that the scene of Jesus Christ crucified proves that people change and betray. He added that those who supported Christ on Palm Sunday are the same people who called to crucify him couple of days later.

Priests of Minya decided to pray Pascha prayers in the streets in order to allow those who spend their time on the cafes to pray with them the Pascha of the Holy Week.

Ramy Qashwaa, coordinator of the Maspero Youth Union in Alexandria, denounced justification of the police for church assault in which police said he is a psychopathic.

European Union of Coptic Organizations has participated at a conference of fighting terrorism. Medhat Kelada, spokesman of the organization, said that they participate in the conference to clarify facts about terrors and its danger on international peace.