Sama Osama – Ahram Online Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church is preparing to establish a new Convent (monastery for nuns) in Australia; an official spokesman said. Pope Tawadros II received, on Monday, Mother Katrina and Mother Elizabeth from St. Demiana’s monastery, at the papal headquarters in St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in …
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Canada celebrates Egyptian Coptic Festival
Ahram Online The Canadian city of Mississauga, hosted the second edition of the Egyptian Coptic Festival, which celebrates Egyptian culture, history and arts in a public square for the purpose of creating awareness about Coptic Canadians, their heritage and role in society. “The second edition of the festival succeeded …
Read More »Let us Copts Talk about our Apathy Towards Palestinian Solidarity
Mary Fawzy Aladdin star Mena Massoud’s recent comment about being ignorant of the politics of Israel and Palestine is an opportunity for the whole Coptic community, to reflect on our own apathy regarding the suffering of Palestinians. The backlash Massoud’s comments received had many Copts on the defensive, claiming …
Read More »Pope Tawadros arrives in Manchester
Egypt Today Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark’s Church His Hollyness Twadros II arrived in Manchester, UK to begin his second pastoral visit to the city, where he last visited in 2017. Pope Tawadros is scheduled to visit a number of churches and meet with the Coptic …
Read More »Copts welcome the legalisation of 120 Egyptian churches
Egypt Independent An atmosphere of joy prevailed in Coptic communities across Egypt on Wednesday, with the announcement of legalization for 120 churches and church-affiliated service buildings, across 20 governorates. In total, licenses have been granted to 106 Orthodox churches, 13 Evangelical churches, and one Adventist church. The Minya governorate, …
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