Egypt is a Muslim-majority country and its Christian minority - mostly members of the Coptic Orthodox Church - make up around 10% of the population. Last Easter, on Palm Sunday, at least 45 people ...

The Coptic Orthodox Church is the main Christian Church in Egypt. While most Copts live there, the church has about a million members outside the country. Copts believe that their faith dates back ...

The Copts represent a living link to the region’s ancient history and its religious diversity, which is now under systematic threat.

According to legend, it was St. Mark who introduced Christianity to Egypt, and it was here that Africa's first Christian church – the Coptic Church of Egypt – thrived. To learn more about ...

Msgr. Malak Saadalla and his wife Thanaa preserve Coptic traditions while helping immigrants adapt to America.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat has unveiled a temporary exhibition under the theme “The ...

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree on Saturday designating Tuesday, 7 January 2025, as an official paid holiday for the public and private sectors.