Egypt legalizes 156 churches as Christians remained divided over President Sisi

(ICC): Last week, the Egyptian government legalized 156 churches, bringing the total to 783. More than 3,700 churches have sought legalization since Egypt passed a new law in 2016 which purported to streamline the legalization process. The churches thus far legalized are not new buildings, but rather churches which have operated illegally prior to 2016. … Continue reading Egypt legalizes 156 churches as Christians remained divided over President Sisi