Coptic

From Pagan Temples to Coptic Prayers: New Discovery Sheds Light on Early Christianity in Egypt

Ancient ‘lost’ city dating back two millennia uncovered in Egypt's Kharga Oasis, revealing early Coptic community.

Ancient Coptic city found.
Egyptian Coptic Pope Tawadros II receives President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the new Coptic Cathedral east of Cairo, Egypt

Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity

Egyptians gather in front of a Coptic church that was bombed on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 9, 2017

Coptic Christians singing on Cairo Metro spark controversy

A Coptic church in Egypt [Illustrative]

Archaeologists find early Christian monks' living quarters, churches, in Egypt


Brotherhood imposes Jizya tribute on Egypt’s Christians

Reports are emerging that the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters are forcing the roughly 15,000 Christian Copts of the Dalga village in south Minya province to pay jizya, money non-Muslims historically had to pay to their Islamic overlords.

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Egypt sentences Muslim to death over Copt attack

In case that underlines sectarian tensions, Muslim man sentenced to death for killing two in dispute with Christians,

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Anti-Islam filmmaker that stoked riots unrepentant

In 'NY Times' interview, maker of "Innocence of Muslims" says film aimed to reveal "the actual truth" about the Prophet Mohammad.

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Egypt: Coptic Christians to return to Sinai homes

Morsy, PM Qandil say security forces in North Sinai working to secure area for Christians after 9 families in Rafah flee.

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Was Jesus married? Papyrus fragment fuels debate

Fourth-century fragment revealed at Rome conference, but likely discovered in Egypt or Syria.

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Egypt court to try Copts abroad over anti-Islam film

7 Coptic Christians, US pastor Terry Jones to be tried by criminal court for insulting Islam over support for "blasphemous" film.

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Media misled over identity of anti-Islam film director

‘Innocence of Muslims’ was apparently the work of a Coptic Christian in California, rather than an “Israeli Jew,” as first reported.

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Remembering the Coptic Pope

The deceased pope was much more than just an elderly religious leader.

Body of Coptic Pope Shenouda III

Egypt's Christians split over Islamist gains

Coptic community fear uncertain future with Islamist in power; many contemplate fleeing, others seek alternative solutions.

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Creating the rules of Egyptian democracy

Even a perfect constitution cannot create a perfect liberal democracy, and it will take leadership and personal determination for democracy to hold.

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