Coptic

Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity

Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards.

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

Restoration work on a Coptic Christian church in Cairo

Coptic Christians in Egypt say they can’t get justice


Copts conduct Easter baptism ceremony at Qasr al-Yahud

Qasr al-Yahud is under the authority of the Civil Administration.

Coptic Easter baptism ceremony

Sisi’s Ecumenical Sunday

From Coptic Christmas to mosque dedication

IN EGYPT, the standalone spires adjacent to churches – such as Nativity of the Christ Cathedral (pictured) – are called lighthouses.

Fight between police and Coptic monks outside Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The monks were reportedly protesting the municipality's refusal to allow them the authority to oversee the repair work themselves.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City

WATCH: Egyptian Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas in new cathedral

Islamist militants have claimed several attacks on Egypt's large Christian minority in recent years.

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

Egypt security forces kill 3 suspected militants, arrest 10 others

Security forces confiscated a variety of explosive devices, automatic weapons and other items.

An Egyptian military vehicle is seen on the highway in northern Sinai, Egypt, May 25, 2015.

Gunmen attack Coptic Christian church near Cairo, killing at least nine

Islamist militants have claimed several attacks on Egypt's large Christian minority in recent years.

A priest reacts at the site of attack on a church in the Helwan district south of Cairo, Egypt December 29, 2017.

Egypt detains 15 after dozens attack Coptic church south of Cairo

Dozens of Muslims from the village of Kafr al-Waslin attacked the church after Friday prayers, smashing the windows and breaking everything inside.

A Coptic church in Egypt [Illustrative]

Christians, Muslims, Jews break bread in interfaith Morocco initiative

Children of Abraham sit at the dinner table for a mouthful of kindness.

Jewish and Muslim women sharing a meal to mark peace and diversity

'He said he was Christian, they shot him,' says son who saw father die

ISIS gunmen ambushed a group of Coptic Christians traveling to a monastery in Minya in southern Egypt on May 26, leaving 29 dead and 14 wounded.

Coptic Christians crowd into a church in Cairo. Copts in the Sinai have recently come under attack by Islamic State

Pope prays for 'martyrs' of Egypt and Manchester attacks

Catholic leader extends condolences to Coptic counterpart in Egypt, asks god to convert the hearts of terrorists.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims, gathered in St. Peter's square at Vatican, from the window of his appartment during his Sunday Angelus prayer on October 11, 2015.

Tel Aviv City Hall lights up in solidarity with Egypt

At least 29 Coptic Christians perished in the brutal attack when terrorists stormed the bus they were riding on their way to a monastery outside of Cairo on Friday morning.

Tel Aviv City Hall lights up in solidarity with Egypt following Friday's terror attack that claimed the lives of at least 29 Coptic Chrisitians outside of Cairo.