Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, visited the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican for the first time, and met with Pope Francis to discuss how to spread peace in the world and coexistence.

Abba Raphael, secretary of the holy synod, ordained new deacons at the church of Virgin Mary and St. Athanasius in Australia.

Pope Tawadros, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, said that Copts are about 15 millions while the Muslims are 75 millions in Egypt. He explained that they are less in number than the Muslims since Coptic family regulate birth control while Muslims don’t.

The Coptic Orthodox Church mourned on Wednesday the departure of Father Thomas Joseph, a Coptic priest in Ireland.

Coptic businessman Naguib Sawiros launched an initiative to spread happiness among the Egyptians.

British authorities said in a statement today that they are investigating the death of Coptic young man Sharif Adel Habib who died in fire accident in London.

Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that Abba Anthony, Bishop of Africa, sent Father Philip to serve in Mozambique and to care for the Coptic families there.

Abba Pachomius, Bishop of Behira and former acting Patriarch, celebrated the holy mass in St. George Church in Damanhour where he ordained 100 new deacons to minister in the church.

Abba Paula, Bishop of Tanta, ordained new deacons in Tanta. The bishop has also consecrated the holy vessels in Archangel Michael church and the Chruch of Saints Philopatir and Tadros in Tanta.

Coptic Church in Vienna held thanksgiving prayer after purchasing new church in Vienna. Spokesperson of the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Abba Gabries led the prayers and celebrated the new church that dates back to 1870 and was offered to the Orthodox Church by the Catholic Church.

Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Pope Tawadros ordained 10 new nuns at the Monastery of Our Lady in Noubareya, west of Alexandria

The coalition of the Copts of Egypt signed a protocol of cooperation with the Egyptian Center for Development Studies and Human Rights to combat sectarian strife.

Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that the Church celebrated the distributing of cups and presents to St. Mark festival 2015 winners.

Pope Tawadros II delivered his weekly sermon today at St. Mary Church in Golf City. He invited the people to follow the word of God and read the holy bible every single day. This is the best way to benefit from its guidance.

Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said the Diocese of the Netherlands bought a Catholic monastery in Eastern of the Netherlands in order to establish a Coptic monastery.

Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Abba Angelos, Bishop of the churches of North Shoubra visited orphans of Archangel Association in Shubra.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, received on Monday a high-level delegation of members of Lebanese Parliament.

Copts at village of Menshat Okal in Assiut appealed to the Interior Minister to intervene to restore a piece of land owned by two Coptic brothers after a bully called Wael Qenawy seized the 11 carats land.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, said that his meeting with the Saudi King was nice and aimed to show mutual love and respect. He explained that the church had to welcome the Saudi King during his visit to Egypt.

Spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, received yesterday a high-level delegation from the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates.

Spokesperson of the Coptic Orthodox church said that Abba Paula, bishop of Tanta, ordained new deacons at the church of St. Anthony and St. Karas in Tanta.