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Christians in Egypt
Pope Tawadros II, the 118th pope of the Coptic Church of Egypt, is greeted by Egyptian Christians as he prepares to lead a midnight Mass at St. Mark's Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt, in January 2013 (AP/Amr Nabil)
July 8, 2018, 4:51 am
Middle East’s Christians are dwindling despite deep roots
Today, members of the faith make up only 4% of the region's population, down from 20% before WWI
By AFP
An Egyptian soldier stands guard outside the Saint Joseph Catholic Church ahead of New Year's Eve mass in Cairo on December 31, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / KHALED DESOUKI)
January 1, 2018, 3:39 pm
Two Christians killed in New Year attack on Egypt liquor store
Police investigating motive of attacker who opened fire from back of motorcycle taxi while revelers were celebrating
By AFP
Illustrative: Coptic monk decorates a Christmas tree in the Old City of Jerusalem. (Abir Sultan/Flash90)
December 29, 2017, 2:38 pm
The Mideast haven of Israel
I live in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, and it's true: only the Jewish state treats us Christians well
By Elias Zarina
A general view shows people looking at the aftermath following a bomb blast which struck worshippers gathering to celebrate Palm Sunday at the Mar Girgis Coptic Church in the Nile Delta City of Tanta, north of Cairo, on April 9, 2017. (AFP Photo/Stringer)
July 14, 2017, 8:58 am
Fearing more terror attacks, Egypt churches suspend activities
Based on specific security warnings, Coptic and Evangelical churches postpone conferences and trips for three weeks
By AFP
Relatives of Coptic Christians who were killed during a bus attack, surround their coffins, during their funeral service, at Abu Garnous Cathedral in Minya, Egypt, May 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
May 28, 2017, 8:10 pm
Survivors of Egypt Christian bus attack recount their horror
Children hid under seats, women surrendered jewelry and money before Islamic terrorists opened fire killing 29
By AP
A screen capture taken from Egypt's state-run Nile News TV shows the remains of the bus that was attacked while carrying Coptic Christians in Minya province on May 26, 2017. (AFP/Nile News)
May 26, 2017, 5:28 pm
Israel, Palestinians condemn attack on Egypt Christians as toll rises to 28
Israel calls for cooperation in fighting terror, sends condolences; terror group Hamas also slams shooting assault on Coptic pilgrims
By TOI staff and Agencies
A screen capture taken from Egypt's state-run Nile News TV shows the remains of the bus that was attacked while carrying Coptic Christians in Minya province on May 26, 2017. (AFP/Nile News)
May 26, 2017, 1:29 pm
Children among 26 dead in Cairo assault on Christians
Shooting by as many as ten gunmen is third such attack on Egypt's beleaguered Christians in six months, follows Islamic State promise to escalate terror campaign
By MAGGIE MICHAEL
Pope Francis is surrounded by security while waving from above an uncovered Popemobile before the start of a mass on April 29, 2017 at a stadium in Cairo. ( AFP PHOTO / Andreas SOLARO)
April 29, 2017, 12:30 pm
Pope Francis leads mass for thousands of Egyptian Catholics
Huge security as pontiff circles Cairo stadium in a golf cart; worshipers release yellow and white balloons
By Catherine MARCIANO and Tony Gamal-Gabriel
Coptic priests stand near the coffins of victims of the blast at the Coptic Christian Saint Mark's church in Alexandria the previous day during a funeral procession at the Monastery of Marmina in the city of Borg El-Arab, east of the northern port city on April 10, 2017. (AFP Photo/Mohamed El-Shahed)
April 16, 2017, 1:15 am
Fear and grief mar Easter Mass celebrations in Egypt
Coptic Christians observe holiday amid unprecedented security following twin terror attacks that killed 45 on Palm Sunday
By AP
A general views shows the Monastery of Marmina in the city of Borg El-Arab, east of Alexandria on April 10, 2017, as mourners attend the funeral of victims of the blast at the Coptic Christian Saint Mark's church in Alexandria the previous day. (AFP/Mohamed El-Shahed)
April 15, 2017, 3:26 pm
Security tight as Egypt Copts prepare for Easter mass
Government has declared a state of emergency after suicide bombings killed 45 people in churches north of Cairo
By AFP
In this Dec. 11, 2016 file photo, an Egyptian Coptic nun weeps as she looks at damage inside the St. Mark Cathedral in central Cairo, following a bombing. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)
April 12, 2017, 3:32 am
Churches in southern Egypt will not celebrate Easter
Coptic diocese in city of Minya says festivities canceled in mourning for 45 Christians murdered in IS terror attacks this week
By MENNA ZAKI
Egyptians wheel away a body near a church in Alexandria after a bomb blast struck worshippers gathering to celebrate Palm Sunday on April 9, 2017. (AFP Photo/Stringer)
April 9, 2017, 1:59 pm
Security Council decries Egypt church bombings as ‘cowardly’
At least 43 killed in IS-claimed Palm Sunday targeting Coptic Christians; Iran's Khamenei says US made a 'strategic mistake' carrying out Syria strike
By Tamar Pileggi
An Egyptian woman holds a sign in Arabic that reads, "the demands are not only for Christians but for all Egyptians," during a protest against the latest surge of assaults on Christians in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
August 14, 2016, 1:25 am
Egypt Christians stage rare Cairo protest demanding rights
Amid surge in attacks by Muslims in outlying areas, Copts demand better protection from government, courts
By Brian Rohan
Coptic Christians walk outside St. Markos Church in Minya, south of Cairo, Egypt, January 2015. (AP Photo/Roger Anis)
July 18, 2016, 4:39 pm
Muslim mob stabs Christian to death in Egypt over feud
Police arrest 4 people after the families of 2 priests are attacked with knives and batons
By AP
Coptic Pope Tawadros II, left, sits on the throne of Mar Morqos, during the Easter Eve service at St. Mark's Cathedral, in Cairo, Egypt, April 11, 2015. (photo credit: AP/Nariman El-Mofty)
May 26, 2016, 1:29 pm
Muslim mob torches seven Christian homes in Egypt
Violence follows rumors of Christian man's affair with Muslim woman; man's mother stripped in public
By AP
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