Date of source: Thursday, November 6, 2003
Al-Midan published five articles, four by Coptic priests, attacking Habeel Tawfiq Sa’id, an ex-wine dealer who founded a new Christian denomination which he called the Sons of Paul the Apostle. Sa’id declared himself the pope of the new denomination.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 30, 2003
The author mentions the consequences of the publication of his previous article about a man called Habeel who claimed himself the pope of a new Christian denomination. The signs carrying the names of his NGO, church and patriarchy were removed from the front of flat he used as a headquarters.
Date of source: Saturday, November 15, 2003
Problems in obtaining a permit to worship in a building of Khalas Nafous, a Protestant organization, in Ezbet Rufail, al-Qussia.
Reporting about the Martyr Michael church in Assiut.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 21, 2003
The author comments on the criteria for electing the pope, believing that they should be changed. He writes that some people may object to such an issue being discussed in public [through printed media], as it may defame the church. He stresses that his opinion that the law should be changed has...
Date of source: Sunday, October 19, 2003
The statements made by Pope Shenouda in his interview with Al-Musawwar magazine have met with mixed reactions, especially what he said about reserving a certain number of parliamentary seats for Copts. Some people expressed doubts that the pope made such a statement. Others condemned it and a third...
Date of source: Saturday, October 11, 2003 to Friday, October 17, 2003
The author praised Al-Musawwar magazine for the important interview it had with His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. Still, he expressed objections to the opinions the pope concerning the participation of Copts in elections and their representation in the People´s Assembly.
Date of source: Friday, October 10, 2003
The article is an interview with Coptic Orthodox Pope Shenouda III. He comments on the relation between the church and the state, opposition within the church, divorce among Copts, homosexuality, his relations with former president Sadāt and his relation with Archpriest Mattá al-Maskīn [Yūsuf...
Date of source: Monday, October 6, 2003
The writer gives a brief description of Bishop Musa, the Bishop of Youth, and his achievements. Bishop Musa rejects the use of the word ‘minority´ with regards to Copts. In his writings, he always calls for national unity, stressing that Copts and Muslims are one people living in one homeland.
Date of source: Monday, September 15, 2003
The writer comments on articles published on Sout Al-Umma that discusses the new custom of Christians of putting a sign of a fish to distinguish them from other religions.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 3, 2003
The abbot of St. Antonius Monastery rejected the suggestion proposed by Bishop Yo´annes, the Secretary of Pope Shenouda during his meeting with the governor of the Red Sea to solve the crisis of the monastery. Bishop Yo´annes suggested establishing a farm following the authority of the Red Sea...