A pilgrimage to remember

Friday, October 7, 2022

Maria Montemayor

A little over a week ago, I arrived back from my pilgrimage to Israel and Egypt. I was tanned from the Egyptian sun, sleep-deprived and jet-lagged, but happy to be home. The first week of the pilgrimage, my fellow pilgrims and I visited many sites and places including Capernaum, the House of Peter, Magdala, Tabgha, […]

The Egyptian Cookie Made for Sharing | Advent Around the World

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Magy Nabil

Magy Nabil tells us all about her favourite Egyptian Christmas cookie - a dessert made especially for sharing in this season of giving.

Father of Monks, Fighter of Demons, Forerunner of Faith

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Fr. Matt Gworek

Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the life of St. Anthony the Great, the great ascetic, mystic, and inspiration of the early Church. How can he inspire us today?

Pope in Egypt: Address during Prayer Meeting

Saturday, April 29, 2017

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Pope Francis’ final event in Egypt was a prayer meeting with clergy, men and women religious and seminarians. Read the full text of his prepared remarks: Your Beatitudes, Dear Brothers and Sisters, As-salamu alaykum! Peace be with you! “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in him! Christ is forever victorious over […]

Common Declaration of His Holiness Francis and His Holiness Tawadros II

Friday, April 28, 2017

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At the end of the courtesy Visit to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, in the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Cairo, Pope Francis Francesco and Pope Tawadros II signed the following Joint Declaration: Common Declaration of His Holiness Francis and His Holiness Tawadros II We, Francis, Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Catholic Church, and […]

Pope in Egypt: Courtesy Visit to Pope Tawadros II

Friday, April 28, 2017

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On Friday, April 28, 2017 Pope Francis paid a courtesy visit to Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of the Coptic-Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Below, find the full text of his prepared remarks: The Lord is risen, he is truly risen! [Al Massih kam, bilhakika kam!] Your Holiness, Dear Brother, Only a short time has passed since […]

Pope in Egypt: Address at International Conference of Peace

Friday, April 28, 2017

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At 3:40 pm this afternoon, Pope Francis went paid a courtesy visit to the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, the highest theological and religious institution of Sunni Islam in the world and the oldest Islamic University. Upon his arrival, the Pope was received at the entrance by the Vicar of the Grand Imam who accompanied him […]

Find out what Pope Francis’ Trip to Egypt means

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Matteo Ciofi

The Pope’s agenda this week includes his apostolic and symbolic visit to Egypt. Greg Burke, Director of the Holy See Press Office, affirmed the Pope Francis’ will to send out a positive message. “He is serene, and not naive, because he knows the situation in Egypt,” Burke told Vatican Radio. “He knows what happened to the Copts […]

Why You Should Follow Pope Francis’ Trip to Egypt Closely

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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Sebastian Gomes shares two reasons why you should follow Pope Francis’ trip to Egypt very closely. Learn more about #PopeInEgypt! Pope Francis to Visit Egypt Also, Carl Hétu, Director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in Canada, sat down with Sebastian last week to discuss the current political and social landscape while looking ahead to Francis’ […]

Connect5: Carl Hétu on Egypt and the Arab Spring

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

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Head of CNEWA Canada, Carl Hétu discusses Egypt’s revolution and why the future of the Arab Spring may depend on the Egyptians. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something relevant that will […]