In 2015, the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS shocked the world. Yet, it sparked a powerful response that was at odds with the extremists’ intent: the victims’ families chose forgiveness.

The 21,' crafted in the style of Coptic iconography, is a film honoring the 21 Coptic men murdered by ISIS in 2015.

A Libyan affiliate of the Islamic State claimed the abduction of 21 Coptic Christians on Monday, releasing pictures of those they had captured. MISRATA, LIBIYA: A Libyan affiliate of the Islamic State ...

Even with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew. The ...

The 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians were marched to a beach, forced to kneel and then beheaded on video, which was broadcast via a website that supports Islamic State. The victims were among thousands ...

Christians face persecution, discrimination, forced conversion and even mass murder for their faith in many parts of the Muslim world, yet Pope Francis, in his upcoming book called Hope, calls for an ...

These are the words of Bishop Giovanni Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli, in response to the Islamic State’s threats that it plans to take over the country and continue beheading Christians, as ...

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A series of murders of Coptic Christians followed, with IS issuing threats on a Feb ... Two days earlier, the body of Saied Hakim, 65, was found Feb. 21 late at night in Al-Arish behind a state-run ...

The following is a list of in-person and online worship services and events happening at churches and synagogues in the Oakland County area. Visit websites or call for service times and events. • ...

Christian Cairo is deeply significant for pilgrims and travelers due to its connection to the rich history of Christianity in Egypt ...

CAIRO (— An attack Friday on Egypt’s Coptic Christians in which gunmen opened fire outside a church and at a store in the south Cairo suburb of Helwan, killing at least eight Copts and a ...