Egypt legalizes 191 more churches: What it means for local believers

Egypt (MNN) — Good news out of Egypt: 191 more churches have received legal status.Many Christian leaders had waited years for state approval. The decision comes under Egypt’s 2016 Law for Building and Restoring Churches. It marks the 30th group of churches approved by the legalization committee. To qualify, churches must meet structural and safety standards, prove land ownership, and pay required fees.The Hanging Church, Cairo, Egypt (photo courtesy of Dilip Poddar via Unsplash)Duane Friesen wi