Pope Tawadros II

Egypt Copts hold Christmas mass under tight security

Nativity of Christ Cathedral - Muslimchronicle

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Christians held a Christmas Eve mass on Saturday at a massive new cathedral east of Cairo amid tight security after a year of deadly jihadist attacks on the community. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi gave a short speech before the liturgy, which was led by Pope Tawadros II, wishing the Christians a merry Christmas and telling them that the country wouldRead more

Egypt's Coptic Pope rejects Pence meeting over Jerusalem: statement

Cairo - Muslimchronicle

Egypt's Coptic Church head Pope Tawadros II cancelled a meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence in Cairo later this month in protest at Washington's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the church said Saturday. US President Donald Trump's decision "did not take into account the feelings of millions of Arab people," the church said in a statement, addingRead more

Egypt's Coptic Pope rejects Pence meeting over Jerusalem

Cairo - Muslimchronicle

Pope Tawadros heads for Kuwait

Cairo - Arab Today

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II left here on Sunday for Kuwait at an invitation from Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jabir Al Sabah. Pope Tawadros is expected to attend the launching of a new cathedral in Kuwait and lead two masses. Pope Tawadros' visit to Kuwait crystallized the depth of relations between the two countries at allRead more

Armed Forces greets Egyptian Copts on Easter

Cairo - Arab Today

Defense Minister Sedki Sobhi sent on Sunday a greeting cable to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Copts on Easter. In the cable, the minister hailed the pope’s national stances that reflect unity between Muslims and Copts in Egypt. Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hegazi also sent a similar cable to the pope on theRead more

PM greets Pope Tawadros on Easter

Cairo - Arab Today

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail sent on Sunday a greeting cable to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria on Easter. In the cable, the premier prayed to Allah to protect Egypt and its people and to achieve Egyptians' aspirations of development and prosperity. He also wished more security and stability in beloved Egypt. Source: MENARead more

Cairo governor attends Easter Mass at Armenian Orthodox Church

Cairo - Arab Today

On behalf of Prime Minister Sherif Ismail, Cairo Governor Atef Abdel Hamid attended the Easter Mass on Sunday at the Armenian Orthodox Church. Abdel Hamid extended his greetings to Copts on the occasion. He also visited the Armenian Catholic Cathedral to extend greetings on the occasion. On Saturday, Abdel Hamid attended the Mass that was led by Pope Tawadros IIRead more

After Egypt's deadly church bombings will Sham el-Nessim be the same?

Cairo - Arab Today

The Coptic Christian Pope Tawadros II on Friday canceled most Easter celebrations, limiting them to a simple Mass, following the recent twin attacks on churches by ISIS militants that killed dozens of worshippers. During his sermon on Good Friday, Pope Tawadros said, “Easter celebrations shouldn’t come at a time of offering condolences to our martyrs.” He said that the EasterRead more

Sisi visits St Mark Cathedral, condoles with Pope Tawadros over church victims

Cairo - Arab Today

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi visited on Thursday St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, where he met with Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese. Sisi condoled with the Pope over the church victims who lost their lives in Sunday's blasts in Tanta and Alexandria. On Palm Sunday, dozens were killed and injured in bomb attacks thatRead more

The Egyptian policeman who tried to stop the church bomber

Cairo - Arab Today

If it was not for this policeman, whose photo has been obtained by Al Arabiya, an even bigger disaster would have taken place at the Alexandria church where a bomb exploded on Sunday, killing 17 people including 4 security personnel, and wounding 35 others. The security forces that are in charge of guarding and protecting the church where Pope TawadrosRead more