Many publications calling for Islam are distributed in Vienna, but it was strange that some recent publications are issued under the auspices of the Catholic Church and the Austrian Ministry of Interiors.

After Dalia Y. Tawadros had disappeared for 3 months, her father knew she's detained at the house of Sheikh Mohammed Khalifa; however, upon visting him, the Sheikh refused to allow the daughter to go back claiming she is going to convert to Islam.

Statement on Professor Demiana of Abdel Nour We, the signatories of this statement and Egyptian human rights bodies residing abroad expressing great dismay and intense anger of what Professor Demiana of Abdel Nour is exposed and suffering. Demiana is a 24-year-old social studies teacher in a Schools village Nag Sultan in Luxor. She is facing a blatant abuse and persecution by Luxor on behalf of false charges against her by some parents of a classroom school students in which she works.

A Statement by the European Union of Coptic Organization, to condemn the torture and murder of Coptic Egyptians, and holding them hostage in Muslim Brotherhood prisons The European Union of Coptic Organization condemns the acts of assault and torture towards Coptic Egyptians at the hands of the racist regime of the Muslim Brotherhood, and holding Coptic Egyptians hostage by throwing them in prisons based on false accusations. An example of this is the case of Ms. Soad Akhnokh Salim Botrous, a prisoner in The General Menia Prison, under solitary confinement, which is a threat to her life as she suffers from many illnesses, and taking her as a hostage after falsely accusing her of evangelizing a young woman in El-Wasta Governorate, whom rumors spread about her conversion to Christianity, despite assurances from the young woman’s family that they know exactly where she is, and that she is married to a Muslim man.

(AINA) -- The latest victim in the series of defamation of Islam accusations against Christians is a Coptic school teacher, 24-year-old Ms Demiana Ebeid Abdelnour, who teaches social science at a primary school in Tout, Luxor. Demiana went on hunger strike two days after Luxor prosecution detained her on May 8 for "defamation of Islam." Parents of three school children accused her of defamation of Islam and insulting Mohammad.

Around 30 fanatics have attacked a Christian family in Mallawy and destroyed their furniture because of the music in the marriage ceremony of their daughter.

Salafist sources told Copts United that the prime minister is holding contacts with Salafi leaders to convince them of the importance of allowing Iranian tourists in Egypt, for the country is in bad need for this money.

Tarik al-Zomor, leader of JI, said that America and the former regime have conspired against members of JI; however, they don’t hate America though.

Abba Gabriel, bishop of Beni Suef, said that all Coptic Christians who were on pilgrimage to Jerusalem this year are temporarily excommunicated and can’t take communion.

Ziad al-Alimi, political activist, said that the prosecutor has ordered a number of Egyptian political activists arrested.

Peter Tadros delivers a strong message at Coptic protest in Sydney. He accused military of killing copts at Maspero, he also accused the government of attacking the cathedral. Tadros also condemned the support that America introduce to the Muslim Brotherhood.

It is outrageous that a teacher finds herself behind bars for teaching a class - the authorities must release Dimyana Obeid Abd Al Nour immediately and drop these spurious charges against her

A visit that strengthens the bonds of friendship and brotherhood. These were Pope Francis' words to leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of Alexandria Friday morning at the Vatican. A visit, added Pope Francis, which is part of the ecumenical journey that began with the Second Vatican Council and developed in theological dialogue and in fraternal meetings that have taken place over the years between Bishops of Rome and the Patriarchs of Alexandria. We are pleased, said Pope Francis, to recognize that we are united by Baptism of which our common prayer is a special expression. Pope Francis thanked Tawadros II for his attention, collaboration and help towards the Coptic Catho

(AINA) -- Acting on behalf of the European Union of Coptic Organizations for Human Rights (EUCOHR), The Coptic Dutch Association submitted yesterday an official memorandum to the European Parliament to open an international investigation into Dr. Mohamed Morsi, President of the Republic, and the Egyptian Interior Ministry because into the unlawful imprisonment of Christians.

Your Holiness, Dear Brothers in Christ, For me it is a great joy and a truly graced moment to be able to receive all of you here, at the tomb of Saint Peter, as we recall that historic meeting forty years ago between our predecessors, Pope Paul VI and the late Pope Shenouda III, in an embrace of peace and fraternity, after centuries of mutual distrust. So it is with deep affection that I welcome Your Holiness and the distinguished members of your delegation, and I thank you for your words. Through you, I extend my cordial greetings in the Lord to the bishops, the clergy, the monks and the whole Coptic Orthodox Church.

Luxor prosecutor has ordered that Demiana Obeid Abdel Nour, 23 years old, Coptic Christian teacher, remains in custody till the end of investigation on charges of contempt of Islam and preaching Christianity in class.

Lawyer Khaled Abu Bakr, member of the International Union of Lawyers in Paris, said that there is currently no rule of law in Egypt, and such rule should start by getting rid of the illegal Public Prosecutor of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Hamdeen Sabahi, founder of the popular trend of Egypt, said that the presidency can't see it's going in the wrong way, and is leading Egypt to hell, while the president can only see the interests of his Muslim Brotherhood group.

Father Paul Fahmi, priest of the Catholic Church in Beni Suef, told Copts United that Pope Tawadros II visits the Vatican in order to strengthen ties between Coptic and Catholic Churches.

In his first foreign visit, Pope Tawadros II visits the Vatican tomorrow with a delegation of bishops including Abba Pachomius, Abba Rafael, and Abba Alevanos, in addition to his secretaries Father Serafim and Father Angelous.

Coptic Dutch organization has reported the European Parliament against President Mohammed Morsy and the Egyptian Interior Minister for detaining innocent Coptic Christians on fake charges, demanding an international investigation to be held.