Rich, tragic, not without hope. Very unfortunately, Samuel Tadros has been blessed in the timing of his excellent survey of the past and present state of Egypt’s Coptic Christians. Just as the book ...

(AP) – The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church split from other Christians in 451 A.D. over a dispute about the nature of Christ. Unlike Roman Catholics, they do not believe in the infallibility of the ...

In the aftermath of President Mohammed Morsi’s overthrow earlier this summer, Egypt’s Coptic Church has faced an onslaught of persecution. Pro-Morsi supporters vented their anger by burning Christian ...

October is a good month for food festivals. On the heels of last weekend’s St. George Greek Food Festival comes St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church's Coptic Festival, also celebrating culture, religion ...

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CAIRO – Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church is enduring a dark chapter in its history with the community increasingly victimized by attacks from Islamic militants, including Friday's attack by gunmen on a ...

ROME – For those with ears to hear, every so often it’s actually possible to detect the sound of history’s tectonic plates as they shift. Such was the case Thursday, with a remarkable gesture by Pope ...

Along with Halloween celebrations in October, Bakersfield also offers food and cultural festivals in an event-packed month. St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church's annual Coptic Orthodox Festival returns ...

Textile roundel with interlace; Egypt, 4th century CE; wool on linen, 8.3 x 10.3 in. The McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College has acquired a rich trove of Coptic textiles, and an extensive library ...

A gun attack that killed at least 26 Coptic Christians on a bus in Egypt is just the latest assault on the religious minority group, which has been a target for deadly violence throughout its history.