“He paved the way for a new self-confidence for the oppressed and persecuted.” This is the reason why the Ge…
Egypt
Relics of 21 Coptic martyrs
Two weeks ago, the bishop of the Samalut Coptic Orthodox Church, Anba Befnosios, inaugurated the 21 Coptic martyrs from …
We, Egyptian Christians, are missionaries in the homeland
“Our presence in the Middle East is important, we are a balancing force against radicalism. The proof is that I ha…
Muslim who chose to die alongside his Christian colleagues
In February 2015, a group of Coptic Christians were decapitated on the beaches of Sirte (Libya) by Islamic State terrori…
The Protestant church attended weekly by more than 10,000 people in Cairo
The Kasr El Dobara (Cairo) welcomes more than 10,000 people each week, including Protestants, Catholics and Copts. In ad…
Seven years later, the Copts rebuild their church
Their previous church was closed for security reasons by local authorities, but now they have been able to reach an agre…
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…