Christian Personal Status Law 2026 Atheism as grounds for marriage nullification

Report on the Personal Status Law for Christians in Egypt, which has been approved by the Council of Ministers and is expected to be presented to the Parliament. The law includes major amendments, such as recognizing atheism as a reason for the invalidity of marriage contracts, in response to contemporary intellectual and social challenges. The project has been characterized by complete consensus among Egypt's five Christian denominations, aiming to organize Christian family affairs in a more comprehensive and clear manner.