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Memory of the day: Exoplanet ‘Proxima Centauri b’ discovered in 2016

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 12:04 GMT

On August 24, many important events took place.

Pope Tawadros greets, Sisi, Azhar Imam, Mufti, Awqaf minister on Eid

Fri, 22 May 2020 - 10:51 GMT

In his cable to El Tayyeb, the pontiff praised El Tayyeb's efforts to disseminate the spirit of amity, tolerance and coexistence, said the statement.

Pope Tawadros tackles situation of Copts with Macron, Larcher

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 - 09:35 GMT

Egypt’s Pope Tawadros II visited the Élysée Palace and the French Senate on Friday as part of his first papal visit to France to meet with the Coptic community.

On historic trip, pope meets UAE leaders, gets royal welcome

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 - 11:38 GMT

Once inside the palace, a 370 acre maze of buildings, gardens and fountains, Francis held private talks with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and other UAE leaders.

Pope gives Rome homeless Christmas gift of new clinic in Vatican

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 - 03:57 GMT

Pope gives Rome homeless Christmas gift of new clinic in Vatican.

US, Russia and Spain condemn Minya bus attack, express solidarity with Egypt

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 - 12:27 GMT

At least seven people were announced killed and seven others wounded after the bus was attacked near the monastery of Saint Samuel the Confessor.

Pope Tawadros lays foundation stone of Mar Mina, Pope Cyril VI cathedral in New Jersey

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 - 01:19 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese laid the foundation stone of Mar Mina and Pope Cyril VI cathedral in Stony Point, New Jersey.

Pope defends China deal on bishops, says he will have final say on names

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 - 04:00 GMT

Pope Francis defended on Tuesday a landmark deal between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops.

Pope meets with Chilean bishop and victims' advocate over Church sex abuse

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 - 01:30 GMT

Pope Francis met in Rome on Friday with a Chilean bishop and a victims' advocate to discuss the Church sex abuse scandal in Chile.

England goalie hopeful Pope says it's every man for himself

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 - 09:33 GMT

Pope has been called up by manager Southgate for the first time after grabbing his chance when Burnley's first-choice keeper Heaton underwent shoulder surgery

Egypt Today's world news brief

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 - 09:27 GMT

Egypt Today brings you the most important and latest news in a 2-minute read round-up

Pope Tawadros rejects meeting with U.S. Vice-President

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 - 02:15 GMT

Egypt's Pope Tawadros rejected to meet with U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence

Pope to meet Myanmar's leader Suu Kyi

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 08:25 GMT

Pope Francis will hold talks with Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday.

Pope in Myanmar and into Rohingya crisis

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 - 09:46 GMT

Pope Francis set off Sunday on his 21st and possibly most delicate overseas trip yet.

Pope gets white-and-yellow Lamborghini to auction for charity

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 - 11:40 GMT

Pope Francis received some hot new wheels on Wednesday in the form of a white-and-yellow Lamborghini.

Pope to wage war on 'fake news'

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 - 02:08 GMT

Pope Francis is to tackle the rise of fake news in a bid to stop trolls and irresponsible media outlets fomenting hate.

Pope heads to Colombia to anoint peace process

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 - 09:54 GMT

Pope Francis launches an emotionally charged visit next week to Colombia.

The Name of God is Mercy: Pope Francis’ first book

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 - 11:50 GMT

The Name of God is Mercy is the first book to be published for Pope Francis II of the Vatican , in conjunction with the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.

Pope Francis blesses Egyptian newlyweds

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 - 09:38 GMT

Pope Francis blessed the marriage of two newlyweds who were present at the Air Defense Stadium

A brief look at the recent history of Egypt-Vatican relations

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 - 09:30 GMT

Over the past several decades the relationship between Egypt and the Vatican has experienced numerous transformations. On May 10, 1973, the late Pope Shenouda III signed a historic Christological declaration alongside Pope Paul VI in the Vatican, after ye

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