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Egyptian president commends interreligious ties
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt attended a Coptic Orthodox Liturgy Monday, praising cooperation between the Christians and Muslims of... Read more
In Cairo, a Christmas season tinged with sorrow
A Coptic child lights a candle at a church in Cairo. Credit: Christopher Rose via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0). Read more
What the world could learn from the witness of Egypt's Christians
Despite being victims of harassment and violence, Egypt’s Coptic Christians have set a standard of forgiveness that everyone should imitate,... Read more
In Egypt, Christians maintain trust in God amid sorrow
Coptic Catholic Bishop Kyrillos William of Assiut, Egypt, commenting on the Dec. 11, 2016 suicide bomber attack that killed 26... Read more
Despite support from their president, Egypt's Christians are attacked by their neighbors
Egypt’s Christians continue to face worrisome persecution, despite the words and actions of its president to show goodwill to the... Read more
Egyptian bishop backs newly drafted constitution
A Catholic Coptic bishop has said he “very strongly” encourages Christians to accept Egypt's draft constitution for Egypt, voted on... Read more
