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… .