Arab West Report Egyptian press summaries and media research for dialogue

The Administrative Judiciary Court refused to recognize Max Michel as the patriarch of a Coptic Orthodox Church declaring that Pope Shenouda III is the only patriarch for Orthodox Copts. The execution of the ruling will imply the annulment of the identity card that had been issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior in which Michel was recognized as a bishop. While the Coptic Orthodox Church welcomed the “just” ruling, Michel has rejected it and expressed his will to appeal.

The article discusses a tragedy that took place in Alexandria last week when a 12-storey building collapsed into another one, killing dozens of local residents.

In spite of the different churches inaugurated in different parts of the world, the Coptic Orthodox Church witnessed serious challenges in 2007.

Middle East Christians’ Organization dissolves its branch in Egypt and reveals its intention to complain to international society about the Egyptian government and the "persecution" that its members in Egypt were subjected to in jail.

A number of Coptic men have signed an announcement calling to cancel any Christmas celebrations in Egypt.

A Christian born woman is accused of distorting official documents. Both Shādyā al-Sīsī and her mother did not know about her father’s accidental conversion. Shādyā is accused of changing her religion on official papers.

Prince Hassan of Jordan pleads for a pluralist society in the Arab world, and examines the phenomenon of Christian migration.

The following article presents the full text of the interview with His Royal Highness Prince Hassan of Jordan.

The following article presents a text from Christianity Today, discussing an interview between His Royal Highness Prince Hassan Ibn Talal and Drs. Cornelis Hulsman. He discusses his drive to preserve the Arab Christian world.

Interview: Cornelis Hulsman

The following article presents an interview between His Royal Highness Prince Hasan Ibn Talal of Jordan, and Drs. Cornelis Hulsman. Issues discussed include Christian emigration from the Arab world, reform, and political issues in the Middle East.