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  Apr 10, 2013

  Former Egytian Minister of Culture Labels Cathedral Attacks Crime of the Regime

  Egypt's former Minister of Culture, Dr. Emad Abu Ghazi, described the unprovoked attacks on the cathedral in Egypt on Sunday as "a crime by the regime," adding that he cannot understand the reason for the attacks.

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  Apr 10, 2013

  Maronite Leader Expresses Concern About Christians in Syria

  Maronite Patriarch Mar Beshara Boutros el-Rai expressed concern on the situation of Christians in Syria and the increasing number of displaced Syrians living in Lebanon.

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  Apr 9, 2013

  Protesters March to President's Palace Demanding Action After Cathedral Attacks

  In response to the unprovoked attacks of mourners at St. Mark's Cathedral on Sunday, protesters walked through Cairo chanting slogans of peace and unity.

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  Apr 9, 2013

  Human Rights Group Urges Morsi to Investigate Deadly St. Mark's Cathedral Attacks

  A leading human rights organization has urged Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to investigate the deadly St. Mark's Cathedral attacks and bring those responsible to justice.

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  Apr 9, 2013

  Pope Tawadros II: Negligence and Failure to Protect Cathedral Crossed All Lines

  The Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of All Africa on the Holy See of St. Mark the Apostle, H.H. Pope Tawadros II, accused Egyptian security forces for failing to prevent the sectarian attacks at El-Khosos and St. Mark's Cathedral.

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  Apr 9, 2013

  Coptic Diocese of Los Angeles Condemns Recent Attacks on Egyptian Christians

  The Coptic Diocese in Los Angeles, Calif., which is headed by H.G. Bishop Serapion, vehemently condemns the attack that occurred at St. Mark's Cathedral in Cairo on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of several innocent people.

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  Apr 8, 2013

  Leading Egyptian Political Figures Condemn Attacks on St. Mark's Cathedral

  In the wake of the unprovoked attack on mourners during a funeral service at Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral, numerous leading political figures have come out and denounced such acts of violence and blamed complicit security forces for choosing who does and does not get protection under Egyptian law.

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  Apr 8, 2013

  Dr. Mounir Hana Condemns Attack on Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral, Offers Prayers

  One of Egypt's leading religous leaders, Dr. Mounir Hana Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Egypt and North Africa, has publicly condemned the attacks that targeted Cairo's St. Mark Cathedral and Khosos' church Sunday, leaving several dead and scores injured.

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  Apr 8, 2013

  Egyptian Activist: Cathedral Attacked to Terrorize Muslim Brotherhood's Opposition

  A leading member of Egypt's Dostour Party, a group set up to promote the 2011 Egyptian revolution, has warned that the recent attacks on Christians at Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral is a ploy to terrorize and intimidate the country's Christian population in response to opposition to current Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and his supporters.

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  Mar 10, 2013

  Republican Congressman Frank Wolf: Coptic Christians Fear for Their Future in Morsi's Egypt

  Republican congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) who has recently returned from a Middle East visit has warned of eroding U.S. credibility in the region, especially in Egypt, because of the Obama administration's support to the Muslim Brotherhood.