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Saint Macarius Monastery in Egypt's Beheira governorate, November 2010.

Coptic Orthodox bishop found dead in suspected murder

Aug 2, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A Coptic Orthodox bishop was was found dead as a result of a suspected murder in St. Macarius Monastery in... Read more

Icon of the 21 Martyrs of Libya. Image courtesy of Tony Rezk, via tonyrezk.blogspot.com

Coptic Orthodox to dedicate church to New Martyrs of Libya

Feb 13, 2018

By Courtney Mares

The Coptic Orthodox Church will dedicate on Thursday a new church to the 21 Martyrs of Libya, who were beheaded... Read more

Pope Francis with Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in Cairo, Egypt, April 28, 2017.

Let's continue to grow in unity, Francis urges Coptic Orthodox patriarch

May 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Following his trip to Egypt last month, Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday to the head of the Coptic Orthodox... Read more

Pope Francis with Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in Cairo, Egypt, April 28, 2017.

Our martyrs' blood unites us, Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch

Apr 28, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis closed his first day in Egypt with a visit to Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II, telling him their... Read more

Egypt's Christians to hold restrained Easter services in light of attacks

Apr 12, 2017

After two bomb attacks on worshippers at Coptic Orthodox churches on Sunday, the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Minya has announced... Read more

Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom.

What the world could learn from the witness of Egypt's Christians

Mar 11, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Despite being victims of harassment and violence, Egypt’s Coptic Christians have set a standard of forgiveness that everyone should imitate,... Read more

In call to Coptic Patriarch, Pope says they are united by blood of martyrdom

Dec 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

The day after an explosion at the Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Cairo killed 25 people, mostly women and children, Pope... Read more

St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo, as it appeared in 2011.

Attack on Cairo's Coptic Orthodox cathedral kills 25

Dec 11, 2016

At least 25 persons were killed Sunday when a bomb exploded at a chapel attached to St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox... Read more

Icon of the 21 Martyrs of Libya. Image courtesy of Tony Rezk, via tonyrezk.blogspot.com

Remember the Copts ISIS martyred in Libya? This priest does.

Jul 18, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

For Christians in Egypt, the possibility of martyrdom is not a remote one.  Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 27, 2016.

We have a common witness, Pope Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch

May 10, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis on Tuesday sent a message to Tawadros II to mark the “day of friendship” between Catholics and the... Read more

Icon of the 21 Martyrs of Libya. Image courtesy of Tony Rezk, via tonyrezk.blogspot.com

Martyrdom serves Christian unity, Pope Francis tells Coptic Orthodox patriarch

May 11, 2015

By Ann Schneible

In a message sent Sunday to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Francis said advances toward reconciliation are... Read more