Pope Shenouda, Supreme Military Council Meet

Pope Shenouda III (a-Suriani) of Alexandria has met with the members of the Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces, which currently rules the country, to discuss the repurcussions of the 9 October incident in Cairo that resulted in the deaths of 27 Copts. Prior to Monday's meeting Pope Shenouda and a representative of the Supreme Council reportedly discussed the incident, Copts' demands for a new constitution, and the transitional government's efforts to promote national unity in the wake of the deaths. More here.

Pope Shenouda Meets with Head of Military Council

Pope Shenouda III (al-Suriani) of Alexandria and the head of the military council ruling Egypt, Hussein Tantawi, met yesterday to discuss a draft law that would change regulations regarding the construction of new places of worship and the internal financial management of religious organizations as well as a proposed law that would criminalize discrimination on religious grounds. More here.