Their previous church was closed for security reasons by local authorities, but now they have been able to reach an agre…
Egypt
Coptic Orthodox bishop: “We’re not afraid.” The hope for a Christmas of peace and love
“Egyptians are brave, and bravery is typical of our Church,” says the Coptic Orthodox Bishop of El Cairo about the count…
Cardinal Piacenza: #RedWednesday, a commendable initiative
Cardinal Piacenza, international president of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need, has pointed out that …
Marylin returns home after the kidnapping.
She came back home on September 30, after being held captive for 92 days. This is the story of Marylin, a 16-year-old Co…
Coptic Catholic patriarch: In Egypt, testimony of attacked Christians inspires conversions
“The pope’s visit after the attacks proved that Pope Francis is a friend of Egypt,” he assures. The last few years…
Egyptian Coptic Bishop: “Forgiving those who attack us makes us stronger.”
Egyptians have been the most recent victims of atrocious attacks. These Egyptians have been the most recent victims of a…
Muslim journalist is impressed by Christians’ capacity to forgive
On April 9, during Palm Sunday Mass, two bombings took place in churches in Egypt that killed more than 50 people and le…
Take Heart: another initiative that looks after the well-being of persecuted Christians
Mission Take Heart strives to be a support for local leaders in Iraq, Egypt and Syria who currently serve persecuted Chr…
The church and the mosque
Michael Atef Munir is a young, Coptic son of one of the victims of the May 26 attack, in which a bus carrying many worsh…
See how these volunteers help Christians in the Middle East
Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon. The NGO “SOS Chrétiens d’Orient” works in these five countries…