“Our presence in the Middle East is important, we are a balancing force against radicalism. The proof is that I ha…
Egypt
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…
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…