Tue, 21-Oct-2025

The fire-damaged Abu Sefein Church to be fixed

Abu Sefein Church

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has charged the Armed Forces Engineering Authority with restoring the Abu Sefein church. The authority’s chief, Hisham El-Swefy, called Pope Tawadros II to advise him of the plot. A fire at the church on Sunday killed 41 people and injured 16.   President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has charged the Armed … Read more

Cairo, Coptic church fire kills 41, injures 14

coptic church

41 people died and 14 were hurt when a fire broke out in a church in Cairo. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi offered his condolences to the victims and their families. Police believe that an electrical short-circuit may have caused the fire. CAIRO: The Coptic Church of Egypt said that at least 41 people died … Read more