Thousands of visitors arrived at the cemetery of Pope Shenouda at the fourth anniversary of his departure in St. Bishoy monastery in Wadi Natrun.

Coptic churches and monasteries in Egypt celebrated the holy feast of the Cross called in other churches “The Exaltation of the Holy Cross”. The Cross of Jesus Christ was discovered in 326 by Saint Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, during a pilgrimage she made to Jerusalem. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was then built at the site of the discovery, by order of Helena and Constantine. The church was dedicated nine years later, with a portion of the cross placed inside it. The date of the feast marks the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in 335.

Monk Paul Riani was remanded in custody for 15 days pending investigation on charges of resisting the authorities and burning properties of the Arab Contractors Company.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, said that the monks of St. Macarius monastery in Wadi Al Rayyan had seized the land of the monastery.

Coptic in Minya in news report published in al-Wafd newspaper warned against decreasing popularity of president al-Sisi. This came after Coptic children were imprisoned on charges of defamation of religion and a monk of Wadil Rayan monastery was arrested for defending his monastery against building a road inside an archaeological area dating back to more than 30 million years.

Directorate of Education in Minya announced a teacher is being investigated for attacking a Coptic child and breaking his leg.

The United Nations has held a session in Geneva to discuss the human rights situation in various countries, including Egypt. Issues relating to the Egyptian judiciary and the holding of detainees in Egypt were given particular attention. A number of international lawyers, NGOs and political activists addressed these topics during the session. Egypt rejected accusations of human rights violations.

The past months in Egypt have seen fluctuating moments of protest, and despite the varying backgrounds of those who dissent, all seem to have a common enemy: the police.

The deputy speaker of Egypt's parliament told reporters on Saturday that a statement issued by the US secretary of state on human rights in Egypt represented another "American intervention in Egypt's internal affairs."

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria stated Friday that the controversial monastery of Wadi al-Raian and its monks are not acknowledged by the Coptic Orthodox Church, Youm7 reported.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch Saint Mark See, ordained on Tuesday 32 new priests. The new priests are ordained to minister at the churches of Greater Cairo.

In his weekly sermon, Pope Tawadros II invited the people to repent and benefit from the Great Lent as “season of repentance”.

Two women from Reqqa city, which is a stronghold of ISIS in Syria, published a video that reveals destruction and misery at the old Syrian city.

A monk was kidnapped at Wadi Rayan monastery by a gang that threatens to kidnap other monks until the new road is built inside the monastery.

Coptic Church to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Pope Shenouda III on Thursday, said Pope Tawadros during his weekly sermon.

Saudi Arabia demanded Egypt in a statement to hand over minister of justice Ahemd El Zend to be judge according to the Islamic Sharia for insulting Prophet Muhammad. This came after al-Zend said that he will condemn anybody who violates the law, even prophet Muhammad.

During the celebration of council of churches of Egypt, Pope Tawadros II praised the role of the council as a calm step towards Christian unity.

After he was acquitted, Bishoy Kamil, told Copts united that he suffered for three years in prison because of an extremist accused him of defamation of religion.

AL-RAQQAH/DAMASCUS. Using hidden cameras two brave Syrian women show us what life is like inside al-Raqqah, capital city of terrorist sect ISIS in northern Syria. They know they will be stoned to death if they are exposed. They are willing to risk their lives to help the rest of the world understand.

Saudi Regional Interventions in the Middle East: Consequences for Local Societies Prof. Madawi Al-Rasheed Middle East Centre | London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)