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Egypt Independent
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Will Saudi Arabia build its 1st Coptic Christian church?
Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, commented on news of holding the first mass in Saudi Arabia and the possibility of building the first Coptic church on Saudi soil. In an interview with CNN Arabic, the Pope said, 'There is nothing on the ground yet, but I believe there will be no obstacle to that in the future.' He pointed to 'happy' developments in Saudi Arabia, noting that he met with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz during his visit to Cairo and met with the Saudi Crown Prince two years later, also during his visit to Cairo. Pope Tawadros II hailed these meetings as 'very good,' praising the youthful spirit conveyed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 'We proposed that one of the bishops visit and meet with the Copts, and approval was given. They prayed in hotel halls, and the visits were pleasant, and we repeated them two or three times,' he said. 'This represents a welcome openness to Saudi society, and I believe there will be good news in the future. It's true that there isn't anything on the ground yet, but the situation will need to develop.'


Egypt Today
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Pope Tawadros II Invites Pope Leo XIV to Visit Egypt
File photo-Egypt's Coptic Pope Tawadros II - CC CAIRO – June 7, 2025: Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, held a phone call on Friday evening, June 6, with Pope Leo XIV of the Vatican to congratulate him on his recent election as head of the Roman Catholic Church. He also extended an official invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit Egypt and the Coptic Church. During the conversation, the two popes reaffirmed the deep and enduring relationship between their churches, and expressed their commitment to continuing the annual celebration of the Day of Fraternal Love, according to Bishop Moussa Ibrahim, spokesperson for the Coptic Orthodox Church. The discussion also addressed the ongoing suffering of the people of Gaza due to the escalating war and humanitarian crisis. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid. In addition, they praised the Egyptian government's firm stance on preserving Saint Catherine's Monastery—one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries, dating back to the 6th century AD—underscoring its historical and spiritual significance. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected on Thursday as the first American pope, and took the name Leo XIV. Prevost, 69, is the267th pontiff after being elected by the College of Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88. According to Vatican news, Prevost was Born in Chicago in 1955 to parents of Spanish and Franco-Italian descent. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and studied first at the Minor Seminary of the Augustinian Fathers and then at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where in 1977 he earned a Degree in Mathematics and also studied Philosophy.


Egypt Today
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Pope Tawadros inaugurates first Coptic Orthodox Church in Romania
FILE - Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark CAIRO – 3 May 2025: Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, inaugurated the Church of St. Mina the Martyr in Bucharest—the first Coptic Orthodox Church in Romania. The inauguration was part of his ongoing pastoral visit to Romania, within the broader framework of his tour of the Diocese of Central Europe, which commenced on April 25. Accompanying Pope Tawadros were Bishop Giovanni of the Diocese of Central Europe and 11 other Coptic Orthodox bishops from across Europe, who participated in the inauguration prayers. Pope Tawadros II met with Bishop Giovanni on Friday to discuss the mission and role of the Coptic Church in Europe.


See - Sada Elbalad
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt's Grand Mufti Extends Easter Greetings to Pope Tawadros II
Mohamed Mandour Dr. Nazir Mohammed Ayad, Grand Mufti of Egypt and President of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, extended warm greetings to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, as well as to all Christian denominations, on the occasion of Easter. The Grand Mufti conveyed his heartfelt wishes to His Holiness and to all Christian brothers and sisters, praying that this blessed occasion brings renewed peace, prosperity, and blessings to them and to our beloved Egypt. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)


See - Sada Elbalad
20-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Pope Tawadros II: Sisi Makes Great Efforts to Uphold Palestinian Rights
Nada Mustafa Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, stated that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is making significant efforts to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people, emphasizing that the Palestinian cause has been Egypt's cause for decades. He noted that the war on Gaza has exceeded all humanitarian standards. In an interview with "Extra News" TV channel, Pope Tawadros II said: 'Humanity is absent in the conflicts we are witnessing, especially in the Gaza Strip. Egypt is making every effort, both internally and externally, to achieve peace in Palestine.' 'There are attempts to destroy the infrastructure in Gaza. We are facing a dangerous situation where people are drifting away from their faith. We see these painful scenes and call for peace, the preservation of families, and for people to live in safety," he added. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)