Coptic Christians

41 killed in fire at Egyptian Coptic church

Police blame electrical short circuit for fire in church where thousands were gathered for Sunday prayers in Cairo.

Egyptian court justifies Islamist travesty: Al Sisi and Macron

When signing peace treaties, we may not attempt to change the other side, but it is wise to know with whom we are dealing.Op-ed.

Policeman killed in explosion outside Egyptian church

Policeman killed, two wounded while dismantling an explosive device outside a church in Cairo.

One year, one kilometer apart - same murders of Copts

Stray dogs get more of the West's attention than persecuted Christians

ISIS claims attack on Christian pilgrims in Egypt

ISIS's Sinai branch claims attack on three buses carrying Christian pilgrims in which 7 were killed.

Egypt sentences 17 to death over attacks on churches

Egyptian military court sentences 17 people to death over suicide bombings of Coptic churches.

Egypt upholds death sentences for 7 ISIS members

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for seven people over beheadings in Libya of 21 Christians.

Coptic priest stabbed to death by Islamist terrorist

Egypt claims "War on Terror" and shuts Coptic churches

Egypt kills jihadists who attacked Copts

Egyptian forces kill three jihadists suspected of involvement in deadly attacks against Coptic Christians.

Identity erasure: The threat to the Egyptian Copts

Egypt strikes jihadist camps in Libya

Egypt launches six air strikes on jihadist camps in Libya following latest attack on Coptic Christians.

'Terror will be defeated if all countries work against it'

Prime Minister's Office condemns attack in Egypt, calls on all countries to unite to work against terrorism.

Egypt: 23 killed in shooting attack

ISIS terrorists attack bus carrying Coptic Chirstians south of Cairo. At least 23 dead and 25 wounded.

Islamist attacks on holidays

Rivlin to Sisi: Terror won't diminish Egypt's spirit

President Rivlin sends condolences to Egyptian President following attacks on Coptic churches.

UN condemns Egypt church attacks

UN Security Council calls bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt heinous and cowardly.

Egypt arrests three more suspects in Cairo church attack

Egypt arrests three more people suspected of involvement in the bombing of a Coptic Christian church.

ISIS claims attack on Cairo Coptic church

The Islamic State claims responsibility for bomb attack on a Cairo Coptic church, vows to continue attacks against "infidels".

Egypt names suicide bomber who carried out Cairo attack

Egyptian President says a suicide bomber carried out attack at Cairo's Coptic cathedral. Four suspects arrested.

Hamas: Attack in Cairo seeks 'to wreak havoc'

Hamas condemns terror attack on Coptic church in Cairo which killed 23 people.

Netanyahu to Egypt: Let's fight terrorism together

PM Netanyahu condemns terror attack on Coptic Christians in Cairo, calls on Egypt to "fight terrorism together".

Egyptian mob humiliates elderly Christian woman, ransacks homes

Muslim rioters sack Christian homes following rumor Christian man had affair with Muslim woman.

Egyptians Flock Home from Libya After ISIS Beheadings

Almost 15,000 Egyptians have flocked home from Libya since ISIS beheaded 21 Coptic Christians last week.

ISIS Plans to 'Invade' Italy With Small Boats, Says Watchdog

Italian officials have expressed serious concerns that they could face an invasion by Islamic State forces, and are preparing to fight back.

Egyptian Jets Strike Libya after ISIS Beheads Christians

Egyptian army says 'avenging the blood of Egyptian, and extracting retribution from the killers... is a duty we have to carry out.'

Sisi Vows to Respond to Beheadings of 21 Christians

Egyptian President says his country will choose "the necessary timing" to respond to the beheadings of 21 Christians in Libya.

ISIS Beheads Coptic Christians in Libya

Islamic State releases a video purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians the group captured in Libya.

Egypt’s Al-Ahzar Institute: Cause or Foe of Terror?

Libya: Kidnapped Coptic Christians Released

A local leader says 13 Coptic Christian workers from Egypt have been freed after being seized in Libya by "people smugglers".

Thirteen Coptic Christians Abducted in Libya

Islamists seize Christians in Sirte in second abduction in one week; Egypt tells citizens to stay indoors due to threats.

Egypt Jails Christian Teacher for Insulting Islam

Teacher accused of telling students that a late Coptic pope was better than the Prophet Mohammed.

The Slaughter in Egypt

Christian Suffering Stands in Way of Middle East Peace

Report: Hamas Planned Church Bombings on Christmas

Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood reportedly planned to murder Egyptian Christians on their holy day.

Egypt: 3 Dead as Gunmen Fire on Coptic Christian Wedding

Three people die as gunmen on motorcycles open fire on a wedding party outside a Coptic Christian church in Cairo.

Egypt's Christians Attack Western Media Coverage

Egypt's Coptic Christian church criticizes "media fallacies that are prevalent in Western countries" when dealing with Islamist terrorism.

Egypt's Churches Aflame as Brotherhood Targets Christians

Muslim Brotherhood fanatics are taking their frustrations out on Egypt's Coptic Christians, burning their churches and homes.

Egypt's Islamist Rage Targets Christians

Pro-Morsi rioters set fire to Christian youth center, church.

Gunman Kills 10-year-old Christian Girl in Egypt

Jessica Boulous was shot and instantly killed in Cairo. Her uncles says violence against Christians “seems to be normal” in Egypt now.

Egypt: Christian Beheaded as Islamist Violence Escalates

Hostage "beheaded" as Egyptian Islamists take advantage of unrest to target the country's Coptic Christian minority

6 Suspects in Islamist Bombing of Buddhist Temple

Indian Mujahideen group suspected in multiple bomb attacks, which wounded two monks. Attack underscores rising Islamist violence

Egypt: One Killed in Clashes Between Muslims and Copts

One killed in clashes at Cairo's Coptic cathedral, after funeral prayers for four Christians during which Copts chanted against Morsi.

Egypt Says it Foiled Sinai Church Bombing

Egypt announced Monday that it had foiled an attack at a Coptic church in the Rafiah area of northern Sinai.

Morsi Meets Coptic Christians in Sinai

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi meets with Coptic families who fled from the town of Rafiah after receiving death threats.

Egypt: Christian Children Arrested for 'Insulting Religion'

Two Coptic Christian children, aged 10 and 9, arrested after being accused of tearing up pages of the Koran.

Egypt's PM Denies Copts Fled Homes in Sinai

Egypt’s PM Qandil denies Copts had fled their homes in Sinai, as officials and residents say the Christians received death threats.

60 Minutes Outdid CNN

New Evidence on Whether Jesus Was Married

Scrap of ancient papyrus written in Egyptian Coptic reveals the words "Jesus said to them, my wife…”

Podcast: Egyptian Crucifixions: Fact or Fiction?

Sky News Arabia reported Muslims crucifying Christians. INR's Tamar Yonah interviews an investigative reporter to find out the inside scoop.

Egyptian Copts Declare Creation of 'Christian Brotherhood'

Coptic activists in Egypt announced establishment of Christian Brotherhood to counter influence of Muslim Brotherhood.

Coptic Tycoon Still in Islamist Crosshairs

Egypt's Coptic billionaire and tycoon Naguib Sawiris beat one case, but faces another for 'insulting religion' via Twitter

Copts Protest Eviction of Christians from Shabrat

Hundreds of Coptic Christians staged a protest at Egypt's parliament after 8 Copt families were forcibly evicted from Shabrat

Thousands Mark Egyptian Revolution in Cairo's Tahrir Square

Crowds packed Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution despite cold and rain, but with little celebration.

The End of Religious Freedom

Copts Attacked in Cairo -- 10 Injured

Coptic marchers in Cairo were assaulted by supporters of Islamist candidates, who injured ten.

Egyptian Muslims Burn Coptic Church in Aswan Province

Egyptian Muslims have returned to "business as usual," with another attack on a Coptic Christian church, this one in Aswan.