Church building destroyed in Egypt

A building owned by the Coptic Church has been destroyed by Islamist extremists in Egypt.

According to a report by Watani Newspaper, the structure was razed to the ground by a 5,000-strong mob.

The building, in the village of Fanous Village, Tamia District, was owned by a Coptic society affiliated to Mar-Girgis (St George’s) Church. Read more