Coptic Catholic Church Synod discusses family life and diaspora parishes

The Synod of the Coptic Catholic Church met at Saint Stephen's House in Cairo from 2 to 4 November 2026, according to reports from Catholic Church in Egypt and ACI MENA. The meetings were held at the invitation of Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac, Patriarch of Alexandria and all the lands of the diaspora for the Coptic Catholics.

Ecclesiastical and pastoral files

Ibrahim Isaac explained that discussions addressed challenges facing the Christian family and the necessary pastoral vision to keep pace with them, ACI MENA reported.

The Fathers also reviewed progress on the project to establish a metropolitanate for Coptic Catholics in the diaspora, Catholic Church in Egypt said.

Formation and prayers

The Synod Fathers studied a proposed program for the formation of married persons as candidates for priestly ordination, which would follow the completion of their theological studies, according to Catholic Church in Egypt. The statement stressed the need to continue ongoing formation of priests and update programs to meet pastoral work requirements and the needs of new generations, ACI MENA reported.

The Synod Fathers reviewed the beatification process of the late Patriarch Stephanous II Ghattas and prayed for its completion, Catholic Church in Egypt said. The Synod Fathers also offered prayers for Egypt and its political authority, asking for strength to continue development and maintain security and stability, according to both sources.