Egypt's government moved to assuage concerns over the status of the historic Saint Catherine's Monastery in Sinai, clarifying that a recent court ruling does not alter its religious, cultural, or legal standing. The clarification follows a local court decision earlier this week that sparked speculation in Athens about a possible shift in long-standing agreements protecting the Greek Orthodox monastery and its associated land. Responding to the controversy, Egypt's Foreign Ministry stated there is "absolutely no damage" to the monastery's integrity, including its archaeological grounds, religious function, or burial sites. The ministry emphasized that the ruling upholds the monastery's legal status for the first time. In a statement, the office of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reiterated Egypt's "full commitment" to preserving the monastery's sacred status and preventing any violation of its unique religious character. The...