Sebastian Kurtz, Austrian Foreign Minister, said during his short visit to Libya that his country will do anything to support freedom of faith in the Arab world.

Several Copts in Austria said they are very happy after the historic visit of Pope Francis to Egypt and the historic agreement to accept the baptism of the Catholic church. They added that the current phase requires mutual love and unity between the churches in order to overcome disagreements and solve many problems.

Dina Iwon, governor of Kyzyl province in Russia, told Copts United that Russian tourists are returning to Egypt with the increasing security and stability in the country.

Sources in the church told Copts United that Pope Tawadros’ health conditions improved during receiving medical treatment in Austria.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and the St. Mark See, traveled today to Austria for medical treatment after he suffered from pain in the back and the leg.

The Egyptian community in Austria celebrated the fifth anniversary of the departure of Pope Shenouda III. Bahgat Ebeidi, leading member of the Egyptian community in Austria that all Copts remember the Pope and still mourn him for his great role in uniting Egypt and teaching the Copts with great wisdom and love.

Coptic Churches offered their sincere condolences to the Catholic Church in Austria for the death of Christian Fursten,

The religious festival of the Anglican Church Arab in Austria entitled Jesus House continues until March 11th. Rev. Bahgat Attala said that the activities continues to offer the youth great time and is held in German with translations to Arabic, English and Persian.

In his interview with Copts United, Bishop Charlie, Assistant Cardinal of Austria said that he stands in solidarity with the Copts in El-Arish after they suffered from murdering and forced displacement.

Coptic Congregation in Austria denounced a strange act by a priest in Austria who distributed medals bearing his image after he received his doctorate from the Theological school of Pope Shenouda in Austria.

Islamic Center in Austria supported Valentine's celebrations on February 24th, after fanatics have issued fatwas to prohibit celebrating it considering it feast of infidels and contradict with Islamic Sharia.

Islamic Center in the Austrian city of Leoben said that Muslims praying at American airports sent a message to the extremists in the Islamic countries that the west believes in God and have tolerance more than what we have in the Islamic countries that can’t allow Christians to celebrate mass at the airport.

Young Copts of Austria celebrated the first anniversary of the ordination of the first monk in Austria Father Theodor of St. Antony monastery as a priest.

St. Mark Church in Vienna hosted Father Theophilus of the Syriac monastery, agent of Turin and Rome Bishopric, who visits the diocese at the invitation of Abba Gabriel, Bishop of Austria. Father Theophilus celebrated the holy mass at the church and was welcomed by the congregation.

Father Polous George, priest of St. Mark Church in Heliopolis, is going to visit Vienna next Saturday and Sunday.

The Organization of European Security and Cooperation in Vienna held a conference today entitled "anti-intolerance, discrimination and persecution against Christians" in the presence of a number of ambassadors of European countries.

After the veil spread in Europe with millions of Muslim migrants from the Middle East, groups belong to the right-wing has put veil on a huge statue of Empress Maria Theresa in the middle of Austria.

Pontifical Council for dialogue in the Vatican organized a meeting with the King Abdullah Center for dialogue on November 3 and 4. More than 40 clergies participate in the seminar including Pope Francis and Dr. Shawki Allam, Egypt's Mufti, as well as several Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Yazidis, and various Christian denominations.

Cardinal Christophe Schoenborn, archbishop of Austria and his accompanying delegation, returned to Vienna today after a visit to Egypt that lasted 6 days and was described as successful visit by the Cardinal.

The Egyptian community in Austria rejected the controversy over the possibility of the participation of President Abdel Fattah Sisi at the funeral of the Israeli President Shimon Peres.

The Islamic Center in the Austrian announced that Friday sermons will only discuss topics related to worship, virtues and moral values.