Egypt
‘The Prince of Egypt’ live-action musical is now streaming
By Kathryn Post — December 6, 2023
(RNS) — RNS spoke to Scott Schwartz, director of the musical adaptation of the widely acclaimed 1998 animated movie, about the West End production.
A newly identified document gives insight into the mind of Maimonides
By David I. Klein — May 19, 2023
(RNS) — The 900-year-old scrap of paper was among the hundreds of thousands of fragments collected from the Cairo Genizah, a trove of Jewish writings held in a Cairo synagogue that collectively chronicles nearly two millennia of Jewish life in Egypt.
Muslim Brotherhood at the crossroads: Where now for Egypt’s once-powerful group following leader’s death in exile, repression at home?
By Ioana Emy Matesan — December 27, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Muslim Brotherhood once held the reins of power in Egypt. Now it faces internal splits, government repression and dwindling support.
Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East
By Daoud Kuttab — October 4, 2022
(RNS) — Pressure from Arab governments and other Christian groups has only contributed to evangelicals' cooperation in the region.
Egyptian cleric revered by Muslim Brotherhood dies at 96
By Lujain Jo and Joseph Krauss — September 26, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — His critics accused him — and the Brotherhood — of hiding extremism behind moderate rhetoric.
Egypt demands Netflix, others adhere to ‘societal values’
By Associated Press — September 7, 2022
CAIRO (AP) — According to a statement from the Egyptian government on Wednesday, streaming services should comply with “societal principles and values of the country” they are streaming in.
Fire at Cairo Coptic church kills 41, including 15 children
By Samy Magdy — August 15, 2022
CAIRO (AP) — Witnesses said there were many children inside the four-story building, which had two day care facilities.
The patriotic Virgin: How Mary’s been marshaled for religious nationalism and military campaigns
By Dorian Llywelyn — July 7, 2022
(The Conversation) — Many religions have been used to prop up nationalism, and Catholicism is no exception, as a Jesuit priest and scholar explains.
Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome’s Baths of Caracalla
By Nicole Winfield — June 23, 2022
ROME (AP) — The site today is a big tourist draw for the multi-leveled brick remains of the Imperial Roman baths, libraries and gyms and the marble mosaics that decorated the floors.
Princess Diana contemplated converting to Islam, says ex-royal photographer
By Joseph Hammond — January 25, 2022
(RNS) — The late princess asked, ‘Can I have a chat?’ before surprising him with questions about his religion and about marriage between a Muslim and a Protestant Christian, the photographer told People magazine this week.
The Holy Family at risk
By Thomas Reese — December 27, 2021
(RNS) — Christmas tells us to see the Holy Family in the refugees and immigrants in our midst.
Egypt’s leading activist gets 5 years; 2 others get 4 years
By Associated Press — December 20, 2021
CAIRO (AP) — Alaa Abdel-Fattah's arrest and trial have drawn criticism from Western governments and international rights groups.
What Ötzi the prehistoric iceman can teach us about the use of tattoos in ceremonial healing or religious rites
By Allison Hawn — September 28, 2021
(The Conversation) — When the 5,300-year-old mummy of Ötzi the Iceman was found 30 years ago, researchers found 61 tattoos on it. A scholar explains how tattoos have been a sacred part of many cultures across the world.
From hajj to Italian Jews: Egypt’s national dish has a mixed heritage
By Joseph Hammond — September 27, 2021
(RNS) — Unlike the national dish of other nations, the origins of Koshari are much disputed, and it may have come to Egypt by way of religious minorities.
Poet Cavafy remains an unlikely symbol of Greek culture in Egypt
By Joseph Hammond — September 20, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (RNS) — He was born and died in Alexandria, Egypt, then home to a large Greek community that began immigrating to Egypt in the 19th century. Writing primarily in Greek and little published during his lifetime, Cavafy's works have been translated into more than 40 languages.
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