Baghdad, Iraq

Christians welcome the “solidarity” of controversial anti-American politician and militia leader in advance of expected visit by Pope Francis.

How Andrew White’s Baghdad congregation brings God’s love to a war-torn land.

Affordable units help Middle Eastern Christians stay put.

Fatal attacks trigger exodus of Christians from major cities.

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Leaders of Baghdad church presumed dead.

Christian minorities fear Shari’ah law will force a continued exodus from Iraq.

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More Christians are expected to flee the country as their numbers continue to decrease.

Christians call for commitment in wake of church bombings.