Sara Allam Shaltout

PhD candidate, International Relations school at St. Andrews University, UK. Obtained my masters in theology and religious studies at University of Edinburgh, UK (2023), and in Middle East studies at the American University in Cairo (2022).
A specialist in Coptic church affairs, religious minorities, and religious studies.

Latest stories

The long road to divorce for Coptic women

Society_

A murder sparks renewed focus on Egypt’s Coptic divorce crisis, where church control, outdated laws, and state inaction leave women trapped in violent marriages.

Sara Allam Shaltout_ 29-6-2025

The long road to divorce for Coptic women

Between margins and hope: Could an Arab ever become pope?

Politics_

Despite Latin America's large Catholic population, its representation in the College of Cardinals remains limited. Europe still holds the lion’s share of voting power.

Sara Allam Shaltout_ 9-5-2025

Between margins and hope: Could an Arab ever become pope?

As others flew to Rome, Pope Tawadros chose a different path

Politics_

Under Pope Shenouda, the Coptic Church moved with clarity towards Christian unity and a global ecclesial identity. Now, it is caught between global vision and internal hesitation

Sara Allam Shaltout_ 5-5-2025

As others flew to Rome, Pope Tawadros chose a different path