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Memory of the day: Former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser passes away in 1970

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 - 11:16 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on September 28.

SDF general commander demands U.S. to fulfill obligations

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 - 10:21 GMT

Abdi pointed out that Turkey “and Jihadists” are occupying villages dwelled by Christians and Tal Tamer, which is predominantly inhabited by Assyrians.

Catholic church inaugurated in Menya

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 - 02:17 GMT

The event was attended by Ambassador of the Holy See Bruno Musaro.

Controversy over calls for demureness in church

Tue, 07 May 2019 - 11:52 GMT

The preach that stirred up controversy was the beginning of a campaign called “The Daughter of the King.”

'Mastika and Rihan' to screen in CIBF on Jan. 28

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 - 01:35 GMT

Young director Dina Abdel Salam's film "Mastika and Rihan" will screen at Cairo International Book Exhibition on Jan. 28 in the presence of its cast.

Pope Tawadros mourns death of Bishop Bishoy of Damietta

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 - 10:19 GMT

Tawadros mourned the Coptic Orthodox Bishop Bishoy of Damietta and Kafr El-Sheikh who died at age of 76.

In Pics: Dronka Monastery; historical eyewitness of the Holy Family journey

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 - 03:02 GMT

“The Holy Family’s time in Dronka was a time of extraordinary phenomena and miracles,” said Reverend Luka.

Interview: Dronka Monastery receives Copts, Muslims in celebration of Virgin Mary

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 - 11:49 GMT

Egyptians continue to flock into the ancient Dronka Monastery of Assiut in celebration of the Fast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary which began Aug. 7. Bishop Yuanes of Assiut exerts much effort during that busy time.

Pope Tawadros inaugurates conference of Gulf priests

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 - 01:17 GMT

During Tawadros’ speech, he pointed out that the priest needs several things such as sincerity, determination and the spirit of a fighter.

In Pics: Pope Tawadros leads funeral mass of Bishop Epiphanius

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 - 01:35 GMT

The late bishop was found dead and covered in blood on Sunday morning.

Portuguese president meets with Pope Tawadros

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 - 10:47 GMT

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa met with Pope Tawadros II on Friday at St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Abbasiya.

Parliament rebuts U.S. Congress bill on Copts

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 - 08:29 GMT

Egypt's Parliament prepared a report to reply to the allegations made by the U.S. Congress regarding violations committed against Copts.

US Pence visit to Israel indefinitely postponed

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 - 05:48 GMT

US Vice President Mike Pence's planned trip to Israel has been indefinitely delayed beyond January.

Muslims obliged to check on their non-Muslim neighbors

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 - 08:28 GMT

It is mandatory for Muslims to check on their non-Muslim neighbors and take care of them, Al Azhar Fatwa Global Center stressed on Sunday.

Parliament debunks U.S. Congress claims on Copts

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 - 12:59 GMT

Egypt’s Parliament refuted the “allegations” within the resolution during a Wednesday hearing session.

From Jerusalem, Netanyahu offers Christians personal tours of Israel

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 - 11:16 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered to play tour guide to Christian pilgrims on Sunday in a message relayed from Jerusalem.

Putin: Almost all Syrian territory freed, including historic Christian regions

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Almost the entire territory of Syria, including historic Christian regions, has been liberated from terrorists, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said.

Today in History - C.S Lewis, creator of Narnia is born

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 - 12:11 GMT

Nov. 29 is the birthday of C.S Lewis, celebrated Irish-English author who created the “Chronicles of Narnia’ and wrote extensively on his defense of Christianity.

Iraqi bishop urges US aid for frontline community

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 09:01 GMT

With the Islamic State group routed at last, one of the oldest Christian communities in the Middle East has a chance to reoccupy its ancestral towns.

Muslims visit Mit Damsis for Christian souvenirs

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 - 07:04 GMT

Numerous Muslims gathered in Mit Damsis in Dakahlia, by the annual memorial of the Christian Roman soldier Mar Girgis.

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