Egypt

How Washington Can Protect Egyptian Christians

How Washington Can Protect Egyptian Christians
As a politician friend of mine says, “When folks feel the heat they see the light.” It’s time for the Egyptian government to see the light about protecting Christians.

Coptic Christians in Egypt Mourn after Worst Church Bombing in Country's History

Coptic Christians in Egypt Mourn after Worst Church Bombing in Country's History
As government investigators sifted through the scene of Egypt’s worst bombing attack against Christians in the nation’s history, today the families of those who were slain mourned and buried their dead.

‘We Have a Right to Build Churches’ Says Copt after Latest Attack

‘We Have a Right to Build Churches’ Says Copt after Latest Attack
Two weeks after a Coptic community was attacked over rumours it planned to open a church in the village, one of the Copts says it is his community’s “right” to do so.

Coptic Christians Face Persecution in Egypt

Coptic Christians Face Persecution in Egypt
The end of the Muslim Brotherhood regime in Egypt meant big changes. But just not for the country’s beleaguered Christians.

Cairo Bishop Urges Church to be Ready for Martyrdom

Cairo Bishop Urges Church to be Ready for Martyrdom
A senior Anglican archbishop from the Global South called for the Church to be “ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of Christ” in the face of persecution, restrictions, terrorism, and violence carried out in the name of religion.

Egypt: New Law Restricts Church Construction

Egypt: New Law Restricts Church Construction
Egyptian officials passed a law this week regarding rules for building a church, but critics are worried the law isn’t enough to protect Christians.

Despite Persecution, God’s Plan is Being Accomplished in Middle East, Says Christian Woman

Despite Persecution, God’s Plan is Being Accomplished in Middle East, Says Christian Woman
A Christian Egyptian woman has said that, despite persecution from Muslims, the church in Egypt is growing and God is working.