Egyptian Politics… Is the Coptic Papal Throne Copyrightable? 20 Nov 2012June 29, 2020 What's in a chair? I've been watching the succession process of the Coptic Orthodox church since the much-beloved Pope Shenouda III passed away after more than 40 years of service…
Egyptian Politics Pope Tawadros II: Reformer, or Preserver? 5 Nov 2012June 29, 2020 In the Coptic church’s history, two statistics are examined by almost any surveyor of history: the duration of the pope’s time on the throne, and the president(s)/ruler(s) during that time.…
Egyptian Politics The Pope and The State: A Present of Discomfort (Part II) 27 Apr 2012June 29, 2020 As the Coptic church marks the 40-day remembrance of Pope Shenouda III's death, it's important to reflect on the uncomfortable state of affairs that he dealt with during his time…
Egyptian Politics The Pope and The State: An Uneasy Past (Part I) 27 Mar 2012June 29, 2020 Since the arrival of Christianity to Egypt, the patriarchal line of succession has been maintained by 117 men, each with a unique story of their accession to the throne of…
Uncategorized Rest in Peace: Pope Shenouda III 18 Mar 2012June 29, 2020 Pope Shenouda III, Pope and Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, has passed away. He was 88. While I cannot say I agreed with his politics all the time, one…
