Ancient Christian Community in Iraq Faces Extinction

(28 August 09 –RV) An Iraqi archbishop – who for years stood out virtually alone in predicting better times for the country’s ancient Church – has said that hopes for a new start after Saddam have now evaporated. Archbishop of Kirkuk, Louis Sako said that the future of Christianity in Iraq – even in the short-to-medium term – now “hangs in the balance”.He says the faithfuls’ confidence in the future has been destroyed by what he described as a worsening security situation. We spoke with Aid to the Church in Need spokesman, John Pontifex… .