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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.

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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

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


2,000 march in Cairo unity rally, anger at army

"Muslims and Christians, hand-in-hand," activists yell out, expressing anger at Egypt's military rulers over clashes that killed 25.

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Egypt’s shaky rule

Having just commemorated the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Anwar Sadat, we should be wary of the potential for sudden, and violent, change on our border to the south.

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Egyptian Christians clash with police in Cairo, 23 killed

Protesters angry over attack on church throw rocks, petrol bombs at police and set fire to vehicles in Cairo; 150 injured; gov't urges calm.

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Cairo says Gaza terror group behind Coptic church attack

Egyptian interior minister: Al-Qaida linked group responsible for attack that killed 21; number of people detained in connection with bombing.

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Orthodox Christmas continues in the Holy Land

Greek, Syrian, Coptic and Ethiopian Orthodox Christians will converge at Manger Square in Bethlehem for their continuous Christmas celebrations.

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Islamists ‘build their scapegoat’ for church bombing

Analysis: Muslim Brotherhood official, Egyptian lawyers group, Lebanon’s grand mufti have all blamed the Jews, with varying motives.

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Egypt's Pope says state must address Coptic woes

Amidst violent protests surrounding New Year's eve bombing of Egyptian Christian church, Coptic Pope requests "calm and communication."

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Cairo police clash with Christian rioters, 1 dead

After construction of a Cairo church was halted by police, hundreds of Christains assault governor's office; one reported dead.

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Egypt restores monastery touting religious harmony

It's message Egypt has been emphasizing since lethal drive-by shooting at church month ago in southern town.

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