Cairo, 19 February /MCN/ by Irin Moussa A reliable source has told MCN that Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark’s Episcopate, has reached an agreement with the…
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Geneva (Agenzia Fides) – Sheikh Mohammad Abdel- Hady al- Yaaqubi, Islamic scholar and member of the Syrian opposition present at the Geneva 2 talks, called upon “all Islamic militants to immediately release…
Mar Louis Raphael Sako meets Sheikh Rafi Taha Al-Rifai in Sulayamaniyya, Iraqi Kurdistan. A “courtesy” visit to strengthen friendly relations between religious leaders and communities. His Beatitude speaks of the plight of…
It is once again an honor to address the Eurasian Economic Summit, which is organized each year by the esteemed Marmara Group and is today considering the topic of “Culture and Ecological…
An ancient monastery in northern Egypt is a treasure trove of early Christian manuscripts and artefacts — with a little mystery thrown in too. By Teresa Levonian Cole – Spears – 6…
In a pastoral letter His Beatitude recounts the first year at the helm of the Chaldeans , and presents guidelines for the future. He does not forget the difficulties, the exodus of…
Book: The Silence of Our Friends Like many Coptic Christians in Egypt, Ayman Nabil Labib had a tattoo of the cross on his wrist. And like 17-year-old men everywhere, he could be…
by Samir Khalil Samir, S.J There are so many positive things in Evangelii gaudium, its urging Christians and Muslims towards a relationship in love and truth, to work for peace, to…
Rome, January 21, 2014 (Zenit.org) Coptic Catholic bishops in Egypt have hailed the result of the referendum on the country’s new constitution, which they say represents a crucial step toward religious freedom and other…
To the Reverend Sheikhs, Muftis, Ulema And Heads of Islamic Religious Centres Cordial greetings, with my affection, prayer, distinguished consideration and great esteem. Very soon now there will be taking place…