MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD_______________

We are proud to announce the formation of the Coptic Assembly of America. This organization will provide an important [Read more...]

ARTICLE FROM MSNBC____________________

Arab activists watch Iran with wonder, awe

NEWSWEEK ARTICLE: "IRAN WILL TURN INTO EGYPT, A REGIME IN WHICH GUNS, RATHER THAN IDEAS, HOLDS THINGS TOGETHER"

We are watching the fall of Islamic theocracy in Iran. I don't mean by this that the Iranian regime is about to collapse. It may—I certainly hope it will—but repressive regimes can stick around for a long time. .[Read More...]

_________________BOX OF SHAME___________

EGYPT LEADS NATIONS WHOSE DIPLOMATS ARE DEADBEATS ON NEW YORK PARKING TICKETS

Who knows what's more eternal about Egypt - the pyramids or its unpaid parking tickets?  While cash-strapped city drivers gripe at the sight of $115 tickets on their windshields, Egypt once again leads the deadbeat list of nations   [Read More...]

BOSTON GLOBE ARTICLE: "US HAS DROPPED DEMANDS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS IN EGYPT"

By Jeff Jacoby, Boston Globe Columnist / June 24, 2009 THE CHOICE presented by the democracy protests in Iran could hardly have been clearer. On one side: a brutal theocratic regime [Read More...]

ARTICLE FROM BUSINESS TODAY__________

Shrill squeals fill the air as dozens of pigs are dumped into the back of a waiting truck. The live cargo stomp in panic, crushing piglets caught underfoot. Sows, with no room to breath, begin to suffocate. [Read More...]

ARTICLE FROM CBS NEWS_______________

The New-Old Rivalry: Egypt Versus Iran

ARTILCE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES_______

Covered Up, and Harassed, in Cairo

ARTICLES FROM THE LA TIMES________________

EGYPT: Calls for action against Iran over elections

HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST CALLS FOR ONLINE POLL

Human rights activist Saad Eddin Ibrahim has called on fellow Egyptians to participate in an online poll to see which potential candidates they favor to succeed President Hosni Mubarak.  [Read More...]

COPTIC ART___________________________

Coptic art is a distinctive artistic style developed by Egypt's Christians. It is characterized by vivid colors, bold patterns and a unique style of figural representation.  "Coptic art" is a term commonly [Read more...]

COPTIC HISTORY________________________

The Copts are indigenous Egyptians who trace their roots back to the Pharaohs. Their presence in the country predates the Arabic and Islamic population, which entered Egypt in the mid-seventh century. [Read More...]

REGISTER TO VOTE_______________________

We Made it Easy – It's Just a Click Away! Voting is a sacred right in the United States and it is the most effective way to make your voice heard by the political leaders of the country. [Read more...]

REGISTER FOR MEMBERSHIP_______________

The lifeblood of the Coptic Assembly of America is its membership. When Coptic [Read more...]

CAA WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!___________

CAA is always interested in the views of its public. If you would like one of your articles posted on our website or in our magazine, please contact us.

MISSION STATEMENT_____________________

The Coptic Assembly of America (CAA) is dedicated to promoting equality, unity, human rights and democracy in Egypt for all [Read more...]

ATTACK ON CHRISTIANS IN BENI SUEF____

SECTARIAN VIOLENCE IN EZBET BOSHRA

Last week, a church in Ezbet Boshra was attacked.  A number of Christians and Muslims were hurt and some Christians were arrested. 

To read the report from AINA dated 6/22, please click here.  To read AINA's report on 6/24, click here.

To read the report from News 24, click here.

To read the translation of Dr. Naguib Ghobrial's statement, click here.

On June 26th, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom released a statement expressing their concern on these incidents.  To read the statement, click here.

ARTICLES BY CAMEEL HALIM______________

قدر لى أن أعيش منذ عام 1968 فى منزل كل أعضائه من النساء، وبعد زواجى رزقنى الله بثلاث بنات، بالإضافة إلى جدتهم ومدبرة المنزل الروسية، حتى كل ما نقتنيه من كلاب وقطط وأسماك للزينة وعص
[...المزيد]

ARTICLES BY DR. SAAD EDDIN IBRAHIM____

 The hotly contested presidential election in Iran between Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is still unfolding, with uncertain result
[Read More...]

ARTICLES BY KHALED SALAH_____________

أدعوك لكى تترقب معركة وشيكة مع الأقباط المصريين فى الخارج، نلهو بها جميعا خلال أشهر الصيف المرتقبة، نخبة من قيادات ونشطاء الأقباط المصريين فى الولايات المتحدة وأوروبا، هؤلاء الذين
[...المزيد]

ARTICLES BY AHMED ABDALMOATY HEGAZY___

أنا المصري كريم العنصرين‏!‏

ARTICLES BY ADEL GUINDY_________________

عادل جندي نظن أنه لا يوجد عاقل في مصر كان يتوقع أن يصدر حكم المحكمة الإدارية (13 يونيو) بأحقية المدّعي «ماهر المعتصم بالله الجوهري» في تغيير ديانته بالأوراق الرسمية
[...المزيد]

ARTICLES BY DR. LOUIS ELIAS_____________

When I was a little boy in primary school, our English teacher, who happened to be Christian, used to give us a quiz once a week. Those who failed the quiz would stay an extra hour [Read More...]

ARTICLES BY SHAFIK BOTROS________________

منطقة الشر الأوسط نعم قصدتها بدون القاف ولم تكن غلطة إملائية، ولا أعرف من أين نبدأ رحلتنا وسط هذه الخرابات المُفزعه الكئيبه ، ونبدأ بالعراق الذى قُتل فيه 72 شخصاً الأربعاء فى سوق ب
[...المزيد]

CARTOON BY SHAFIK BOTROS____________

VOLUNTEER_____________________________

The Coptic Assembly of America needs you! By donating your skills and your time, you will help make this organization a successful and strong voice for Egyptian Christians. [Read more...]