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Pope’s blessings for ‘same-sex couples’ definitively sink ecumenical dialogue with Copts

March 09, 2024

One of the most influential Oriental Orthodox Churches has suspended theological dialogue with the Catholic Church and reaffirmed its opposition to “all forms of homosexual relationships,” in the latest blow to a recent Vatican document which sets a way for blessing members of same-sex relationships. The declaration – “Fiducia Supplicans: On the Pastoral Meaning of

Coptic priest killed in street attack in Cairo

October 13, 2017

Fr Samaan Shehata was stabbed to death as he walked through a poor area of the city

Catholics in Egypt are sheltering Orthodox families fleeing ISIS

March 06, 2017

A Catholic spokesman says ISIS is now 'strongly entrenched' in the North Sinai region

Egypt’s president visits Coptic pope to extend Christmas greeting

January 07, 2014

President Mansour keen to show appreciation for efforts of Coptic citizens 'working for the welfare of the country'