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Egypt's religious conversion controversy

With the alleged kidnappings of priests’ wives and forced conversions to Islam, Christian and Muslim leaders are renewing efforts to restore official counseling sessions for those wishing to change their religion.

Coptic Christians stand near a make shift fence in Cairo's main Coptic cathedral after Sunday's clashes with Muslims in Cairo, April 8, 2013. After days of fighting at the cathedral and a town outside Cairo killing eight - the worst sectarian strife since Islamist President Mohamed Mursi was elected in June - many Copts now question whether they have a future in Egypt.  Picture taken April 8, 2013. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT  - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTXYHPU
Coptic Christians stand near a makeshift fence in Cairo's main Coptic cathedral after clashes with Muslims in Cairo, April 8, 2013. — REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

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