| Kamel Michel appointed to the Senate by a presidential decree | The Pope honors PHD holder of The Melodies of St. Basil Mass | Pope delivers his weekly sermon at St. Mark Great Cathedral | The German ambassador visits the Monastery of the Virgin in Assiut | St. George monastery in Rizeigat prohibits overnight stay | Al-Shayeb Monastery in Luxor mourns monk Samuel | Joseph Tawadros nominated for the Aria International Award | Bishop of Tanta praises Egyptian history in special meeting | Court considers appeal of murderer of Father Samaan Shehata on November 9