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  "How Pentecostal Churches Are Changing Brazil," DW, September 30, 2022.

  James Kang Hoon Lee, "The 'Fathers Of The Church' Died Around 1,500 Years Age, But These Ancient Leaders Still Influence Christianity Today," Conversation, September 22, 2022.

  Timothy Egan, "An Epic Struggle For The Soul Of Catholicism," New York Times, September 12, 2022.

  Sam Jones, "Pope Francis Beatifies His Predecessor John Paul I," Guardian, September 4, 2022.

  Joanne M. Pierce, "'Smiling Pope' John Paul I Takes The Next Step Toward Sainthood -- Not All Pontiffs Earn This Distinction," Conversation, August 30, 2022.

  Mark Jennings, "The Anglican Split: Why Has Sexuality Become So Important To Conservative Christians?," Conversation, August 29, 2022.

  Dawn LaValle Norman, "The Book That Changed Me: How Augustine's 'Confessions' Has Traveled With Me For Decades, Bringing Meaning And Insight," Conversation, August 24, 2022.

  "Houses Of Worship: Saint Peter's Basilica," World Religion News, August 11, 2022.

  Brenda J. Child, "Christianity Was A Major Part Of Indigenous Boarding Schools -- A Historian Whose Family Survived Them Explains," Conversation, July 29, 2022.

  Neil MacFarquhar and Sophia Kishkovsky, "Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful," New York Times, April 18, 2022.

  Dorian Llywelyn, "Who Are The Jesuits?," Conversation, March 18, 2022.

  Dorian Llywelyn, "How Lourdes Became A Byword For Hope," Conversation, February 9, 2022.

  Murali Krishnan, "Why Are Christians Being Targeted In India?," DW, December 30, 2021.

  B. Kolappan, "Devasahayam To Be Canonised By The Pope," The Hindu, November 11, 2021.

  Christopher Schelin, "What The 'Spiritual But Not Religious' Have In Common With Radical Protestants Of 500 Years Ago," Conversation, November 1, 2021.

  Hannah Ellis-Petersen, "India's Christians Living In Fear As Claims Of 'Forced Conversions' Swirl," Guardian, October 4, 2021.

  Timothy Gabrielli, "Why Communion Matters In Catholic Life -- And What It Means To Be Denied The Eucharist," Conversation, July 2, 2021.

  Ruwa Shah and Ahmer Khan, "In Pictures: Meet The Muslim Caretakers Of Turkey's Christian Cave Churches," Christian Science Monitor, March 18, 2021.

  Alissa Wilkinson, "Why Christians Keep Appropriating Jewish Ritual Symbols," Vox, January 15, 2021.

  Joanne M. Pierce, "Who Are Patron Saints And Why Do Catholics Venerate Them?," Conversation, November 19, 2020.

  Samuel L. Boyd, "What Are The Origins Of Cathedrals And Chapels?," Conversation, July 27, 2020.

  Robyn J. Whitaker, "From Virgin Births To Purity Movements: Christians And Their Problem With Sex," Conversation, December 22, 2019.

  William Trollinger, "Fundamentalism Turns 100, A Landmark For The Christian Right," The Conversation, October 8, 2019.

  Joanne M. Pierce, "The History Of The Cross And Its Many Meanings Over The Centuries," The Conversation, September 26, 2019.

  Tessa Clara Walther, "The Christian Church: Dying Out Or Thriving Like Never Before?," DW, August 21, 2019.

Philip C. Almond, "5 Things To Know About The Traditional Christian Doctrine Of Hell," Conversation, June 25, 2019.

  Alison Lesley, "Vatican May Allow Married Men To Be Ordained In The Amazon Region," World Religion News, June 18, 2019.

  Matthew Avery Sutton, "The Day Christian Fundamentalism Was Born," New York Times, May 25, 2019.

  Frank Gardner, "Iraq's Christians 'Close To Extinction,'" BBC News, May 23, 2019.

  "Christian Persecution 'At Near Genocide Levels,'" BBC News, May 3, 2019.

  Patrick Wintour, "Persecution Of Christians 'Coming Close To Genocide' In Middle East -- Report," Guardian, May 2, 2019.

  Astrid Prange, "Asia's Christians Face Increased Political Violence," DW, April 24, 2019.

Klaus Kramer, "What Divides Catholics And Protestants?," DW, April 21, 2019.

  Derek Welch, "For The First Time In 300 Years Rome's 'Holy Stairs' Are Open To The Public," World Religion News, April 13, 2019.

  "China Official Says West Using Christianity To 'Subvert' Power," Al Jazeera News, March 11, 2019.

  Nathan Glover, "Vote Moves Forward For First African-American Saint, Father Augustus Tolton," World Religion News, February 22, 2019.

  Victoria Smolkin, "Why A Centuries-Old Religious Dispute Over Ukraine's Orthodox Church Matters Today," The Conversation, PRI, February 19, 2019.

  S. Kyle Johnson, "Exorcisms Have Been Part Of Christianity For Centuries," The Conversation, PRI, December 17, 2018.

  Shaun Walker, "Ukraine-Russia Tensions Reach Greece's Holy Mount Athos," Guardian, December 14, 2018.

  Timothy Jones and Keith Walker, "What Is The Orthodox Church?," DW, October 21, 2018.

  Nikos Konstandaras, "The Orthodox Schism And The Spiritual Limits Of Politics," New York Times, October 19, 2018.

  Andrew Roth and Harriet Sherwood, "Russian Orthodox Church Cuts Ties With Constantinople," Guardian, October 15, 2018.

  "Murdered Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero Canonised," BBC News, October 14, 2018.

  "Pope Francis Canonises Oscar Romero And Pope Paul VI," Guardian, October 14, 2018.

  Neil MacFarquhar, "Russia-Ukraine Tensions Set Up The Biggest Christian Schism Since 1054," New York Times, October 7, 2018.

  Benjamin Haas, "'We are Scared, But We Have Jesus': China And Its War On Christianity," Guardian, September 28, 2018.

  Kim Haines-Eitzen, "How Views On Priestly Celibacy Changed In Christian History," The Conversation, PRI, September 8, 2018.

Carol Kuruvilla, "50 Years Later, Many U.S. Catholic Women Still Ignore Vatican's Contraception Ban," Huffington Post, July 25, 2018.

  Bettany Hughes, "How Christians Destroyed The Ancient World," New York Times, June 8, 2018.

  Scott Neuman, "Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, Gunned Down In 1980, Will Become A Saint," The Two-Way, NPR, March 7, 2018.

  Tom Bissell, "Why Did Christianity Prevail?," New York Times, February 13, 2018.

  Glenn Ellis and Viktoryia Kolchyna, "Putin And The 'Triumph Of Christianity' In Russia," Al Jazeera, October 19, 2017.

Gaia Pianigiani, "Religious Rite Takes Hamlet Back In Time Every Seven Years," New York Times, September 10, 2017.

  Jack Barker, "Ethiopia's Miraculous Underground Churches," BBC Travel, August 19, 2017.

  Mustafa Akyol, "Why The Middle East's Christians Are Under Attack," New York Times, May 26, 2017.

  Maggie Penman, "Pope Francis Announces 2 New Saints On 100th Anniversary Of Their Vision," Two-Way, NPR, May 13, 2017.

  "Pope Francis Arrives In Portugal To Canonise Children At Fatima Shrine," Guardian, May 12, 2017.

"Pope Francis To Canonize Fatima Shepherd Children," DW, April 20, 2017.

  "The Guardian View On American Christianity: Change And Decay," Guardian, January 15, 2017.

  Richard Gonzales, "One Of The Last Shakers Dies," Two-Way, NPR, January 3, 2017.

  "Rwanda Genocide: Catholic Church Sorry For Role Of Priests And Nuns In Killing," Guardian, November 21, 2016.

  Teresa Mathew, "'Products Of The Soil': Identity Crisis In An Indian Catholic Church," Code Switch, NPR, November 13, 2016.

  "The Guardian View On The Reformation, 500 Years On: A Force For Unity," Guardian, October 31, 2016.

Kait Bolongaro, "An Uncanny Mixture: God, Alcohol And Even Cannabis," BBC News, October 27, 2016.

"In Pictures: India's Dying Christian Communities," BBC News, September 19, 2016.

  Paula Cocozza, "Pope And Ceremony: The Secret World Of Vatican City," Guardian, September 10, 2016.

  "Mother Teresa Declared Saint By Pope Francis At Vatican," BBC News, September 4, 2016.

  Emma Bowman, "Mother Teresa Becomes A Saint As Pope Francis Performs Canonization Ceremony," Two-Way, NPR, September 4, 2016.

Belal Dardar, "Christians Celebrate The Biblical Journey Of Mary, Joseph And Jesus To Egypt," Middle East Eye, June 20, 2016.

  Andrew Higgins, "Orthodox Churches' Council, Centuries In Making, Falters As Russia Exits," New York Times, June 14, 2016.

  Ian Johnson, "Decapitated Churches In China's Christian Heartland," New York Times, May 21, 2016.

  "The Guardian View On Christianity In The Middle East: The Burden Of The Cross," Guardian, March 24, 2016.

  "Vatican Announces Sainthood Of Mother Teresa," Al Jazeera, March 15, 2016.

Stephanie Kirchgaessner, "Vatican Imposes New Financial Rules For Saint-Making Process," Guardian, March 10, 2016.

  Christian Wiman, "'Apostle,' By Tom Bissell," New York Times, March 9, 2016.

  Stuart Kelly, "'Apostle: Travels Among The Tombs Of The Twelve' By Tom Bissell, Review -- What Do We Know About Jesus's Closest Followers?," Guardian, March 5, 2016.

  Andrew Esiebo, "The Mega Churches Of Lagos: Huge Hangars Hold Hundreds Of Thousands -- In Pictures," Guardian, February 24, 2016.

  Laura Wagner, "Aerial Images Show Destruction Of Ancient Christian Monastery In Iraq," Two-Way, NPR, January 20, 2016.

Mona Chalabi, "As Mother Teresa Is Made A Saint, What Does It Take To Be Approved?," Guardian, December 19, 2015.

Alexander Larman, "'Augustine: Conversions And Confessions,' Review -- An In-Depth Study Of Faith's Foundations," Observer, November 29, 2015.

  Mark Brown, "Judas Painting Survived Reformation By Being Turned Around," Guardian, November 24, 2015.

  Tom Phillips and Harriet Sherwood, "China Accused Of Trying To 'Co-Opt And Emasculate' Christianity," Guardian, November 17, 2015.

  Harriet Sherwood, "Christianity Under Global Threat Due To Persecution, Says Report," Guardian, October 13, 2015.

  Laura M. Holson, "Sainthood Of Junipero Serra Reopens Wounds Of Colonialism In California," New York Times, September 29, 2015.

  Sarah Eberspacher et al., "Pope-Mania Sweeps Philadelphia: From Pontiff-Themed Outfits To Papal Pups," Guardian, September 26, 2015.

Molly Worthen, "Donald Trump And The Rise Of The Moral Minority," New York Times, September 26, 2015.

"Pope Francis Makes Saint Of Controversial Hispanic Missionary," BBC News, September 24, 2015.

Dan Roberts and Stephanie Kirchgaessner, "Pope Francis Urges Congress To Treat Immigrants In 'Human And Just' Ways," Guardian, September 24, 2015.

Fernando Santos, "Pilgrims Gather In Washington To See Pope Francis Canonize Junipero Serra," New York Times, September 23, 2015.

Hayli Harding, "Why Are Native Americans Attacking Pope Francis?," World Religion News, September 22, 2015.

  Peter Stanford, "Pope Francis Is A Shrewd Reformer -- And This U.S. Visit Could Define His Papacy," Guardian, September 20, 2015.

  Rory Carroll, "America's Dark And Not-Very-Distant History Of Hating Catholics," Guardian, September 12, 2015.

  Stephen Evans, "North Korea And Christianity -- Uneasy Bedfellows," BBC News, August 3, 2015.

  Tom Phillips, "China's Crusade To Remove Crosses From Churches 'Is For Safety Concerns,'" Guardian, July 29, 2015.

  "Telenovela Of Colombia's Only Saint Prompts Lawsuit From Devotees," Guardian, July 29, 2015.

  Harriet Sherwood, "Dying For Christianity: Millions At Risk Amid Rise In Persecution Across The Globe," Guardian, July 27, 2015.

Julie McCarthy, "Pope Francis Canonizes First Sri Lankan Saint," Two-Way, NPR, January 14, 2015.

  William Dalrymple, "The End Of Christianity In The Middle East Could Mean The Demise Of Arab Secularism," Guardian, July 23, 2014.

  Eliza Griswold, "Is This The End Of Christianity In The Middle East?," New York Times, July 22, 2015.

  Paul Vallely, "The Pope's Ecological Vow," New York Times, June 28, 2015.

  Giles Fraser, "A Cross To Bear: The Vanishing Christians Of The Middle East," Guardian, June 16, 2015.

"A Cross To Bear: The Vanishing Christians Of The Middle East -- In Pictures," Guardian, June 16, 2015.

  Jim Yardley and Simon Romero, "Pope's Focus On Poor Revives Scorned Theology," New York Times, May 23, 2015.

Scott Neuman, "Huge Crowd In El Salvador For Beatification Of Slain Archbishop," Two-Way, NPR, May 23, 2015.

  Elisabeth Malkin, "Honor Comes Late To Oscar Romero, A Martyr For The Poor," New York Times, May 22, 2015.

  Tim Craig, "Karachi's Downtrodden Christians Get A Towering If Contentious Symbol Of Hope," Washington Post, May 19, 2015.

  Stephanie Kirchgaessner, "Pope Francis Canonises 19th-Century Palestinian Nuns," Guardian, May 17, 2015.

Elisabetta Povoledo, "Two Arab Nuns From Palestine Are Canonized By Pope Francis," New York Times, May 17, 2015.

  Jane Corbin, "Could Christianity Be Driven From Middle East?," BBC News, April 15, 2015.

  Giles Fraser, "Christianity, When Properly Understood, Is A Religion Of Losers," Guardian, April 3, 2015.

  Karen Zraick, "Besieged Assyrians Have Deep Roots In Middle East," New York Times, February 24, 2015.

  Kareem Shaheen, "Activists Warn Of End Of Christian Presence In Middle East As Isis Seizes 90 Assyrians," Guardian, February 24, 2015.

  Rowan Williams, "How Christianity's Eastern History Has Been Forgotten," BBC News, February 10, 2015.

  Mansur Mirovalev, "Orthodox Church's Power-Play In Crisis-Stricken Russia," Al Jazeera, February 5, 2015.

Jasmine Garsd, "A Saint With A Mixed History: Junipero Serra's Canonization Raises Eyebrows," Two- Way, NPR, January 28, 2015.

  Alan Yuhas, "Junipero Serra's Road To Sainthood Is Controversial For Native Americans," Guardian, January 25, 2015.

  Carol Pogash, "To Some In California, Founder Of Church Missions Is Far From Saint," New York Times, January 21, 2015.

  Floyd Whaley, "Filipinos, Their Faith Strong But Shifting, Hail Pope," New York Times, January 15, 2015.

"Million Join Parade Of Jesus Icon In Manila," Al Jazeera, January 9, 2015.

  "The Reality Of Being A Christian In The Gulf," Guardian, December 31, 2014.

Giles Fraser, "The Whole Point Of Christianity Is To Create A Deeper Form Of Humanism," Guardian, December 5, 2014.

  Constanze Letsch, "Pope And Patriarch Condemn Middle East Persecution Of Christians," Guardian, November 30, 2014.

  John Hooper, "It's A Dog's Afterlife: Pope Francis Hints That Animals Go To Heaven," Guardian, November 27, 2014.

  Gaia Pianigiani, "St. Francis Manuscripts Headed To U.S., In First Trip Out Of Italy In 700 Years," New York Times, November 9, 2014.

  Sean O'Hagan, "Camera Shy: The Religious Community That Shuns The Limelight," Guardian, September 30, 2014.

  Matt Fidler, "The Mennonites Of Bolivia -- In Pictures," Guardian, September 10, 2014.

  Juan Moreno, "Pilgrims Inc.: Soul Searching And Commerce On The Way Of St. James," Spiegel Online International, August 7, 2014.

  Brice Pedroletti, "China's Christians Fear New Persecution After Latest Wave Of Church Demolitions," Guardian, July 5, 2014.

Nicole Winfield, "Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew Pray In Holy Sepulcher Church," Huffington Post, May 25, 2014.

  Mark Greaves, "Why The Meeting Between Pope And Patriarch In Jerusalem Matters," Guardian, May 24, 2014.

  Orlando Crowcroft, "Christians In Israel And Palestine Fear Rise In Violence Ahead Of Pope's Visit," Guardian, May 9, 2014.

  Lizzy Davies and Remi Adekoya, "Birthplace Of 'Good Pope' John XXIII Prepares For Post-Sainthood Invasion," Guardian, April 24, 2014.

  Yolande Knell, "Why St. George Is A Palestinian Hero," BBC Newsmagazine, April 23, 2014.

  Catherine Pepinster, "'The Dark Box: A Secret History Of Confession' By John Cornwell -- Review," Observer, February 23, 2014.

  Tom Holland, "Persecution Of Christians In The Middle East Is A Crime Against Humanity," Guardian, December 22, 2013.

  William Dalrymple, "A Point Of View: A Long Winter For Christians In The Middle East," BBC Newsmagazine, December 20, 2013.

  Vladimir Hernandez, "The Country Where Exorcisms Are On The Rise," BBC Newsmagazine, November 26, 2013.

  Caroline Wyatt, "Egypt's Coptic Christians Dread Further Backlash," BBC News, August 12, 2013.

Jonathan Watts, "Pope Francis's Final Mass In Brazil 'Attended By 3 M,'" Guardian, July 28, 2013.

  "Georgia's Mighty Orthodox Church," BBC News, July 2, 2013.

  Diarmaid MacCulloch, "Our Church By Roger Scruton -- Review," Guardian, June 19, 2013.

  "Vatican Declares Mexican Death Saint Blasphemous," BBC News, May 9, 2013.

  "Syria's Beleaguered Christians," BBC News, April 23, 2013.

  Sam Jones, "Who Exactly Are The Jesuits?," Guardian, March 14, 2013.

Scott Neuman, "Jesuits Have Played Central Role In History Of The Church," NPR Two-Way, March 14, 2013.

  Andrew Brown, "The Papal Agenda: What Will Be In The New Pope's In-Tray," Guardian, March 14, 2013.

Scott Neuman, "Who Is Pope Francis?," NPR Two-Way, March 13, 2013.

  Sam Jones and Mark Rice-Oxley, "Jorge Mario Bergoglio: From Railway Worker's Son To Pope Francis," Guardian, March 13, 2013.

Mark Memmott, "5 Things About Popes And Their Names; Like, Why Do They Change Them?," NPR Two-Way, March 12, 2013.

  Daniel J. Wakin, "Ritual And Secrecy Surround Conclave," New York Times, March 11, 2013.

  Matthew Price, "Choosing A Pope: France's Catholic Legacy," BBC News, March 9, 2013.

  Chris Summers, "Getting Away From 'The World' Hutterite-Style," BBC News, March 7, 2013.

Ross Douthat, "Op-Ed Columnist: The Ratzinger Legacy," New York Times, March 2, 2013.

  Rachel Donado, "Discord Remains At Vatican As Pope Benedict Departs," New York Times, February 28, 2013.

  Randall Balmer, "Apostolic Transgression: 'Why Priests,' By Garry Wills," New York Times, February 15, 2013.

  "White Monks: A Life In Shadows Photography Exhibition," Guardian, February 14, 2013.

  Laurie Goodstein, "A Turbulent Tenure For A Quiet Scholar," New York Times, February 11, 2013.

Lizzy Davies and John Hooper, "Pope Benedict XVI's Shock Resignation Breaks '600-Year Taboo,'" Guardian, February 11, 2013.

  Jon Henley, "Can The Pope Resign?," Guardian, February 11, 2013.

  Andrew Brown, "Benedict, The Placeholder Pope Who Leaves A Battered, Weakened Church," Guardian, February 11, 2013.

  Rupert Shortt, "In The Middle East, The Arab Spring Has Given Way To A Christian Winter," Guardian, January 2, 2013.

  Edward Malnick, "Christianity 'Close To Extinction' In Middle East," Telegraph, December 23, 2012.

  Harriet Sherwood, "Bethlehem Christians Feel The Squeeze As Israeli Settlements Spread," Observer, December 23, 2012.

  "Pope Names First Native American Saint," Guardian, October 21, 2012.

Jordan G. Teicher, "Why Is Vatican II So Important?," NPR, October 10, 2012.

Andrew Brown, "Christianity Considered As True," Guardian, October 6, 2012.

  Karen Krizanovich, "Holy-Wood: The Film Industry's New Passion For Christ," Guardian, August 24, 2012.

  Paul Wood, "Syria's Christians Cautious In Conflict," BBC News, July 26, 2012.

  Sharon Otterman, "Complex Emotions Over First American Indian Saints," New York Times, July 24, 2012.

Daniel Brode et al., "Op-Ed Contributors: Syria's Threatened Christians," New York Times, June 28, 2012.

  Victoria Bekiempis, "The Catholic Church's Inquisition Of American Nuns," Guardian, May 24, 2012.

  Randall Balmer, "Breaking Faith," New York Times, April 27, 2012.

  Samer Libdeh, "Arab Christians Must Fight For Recognition In New Regimes," Guardian, April 25, 2012.

  Miki Meek, "Journeys: Where Amish Snowbirds Find A Nest," New York Times, April 13, 2012.

  "International Experts Gather In Iona To Discuss Its History," BBC News, April 11, 2012.

  "Syria's Christians Caught In The Middle," BBC News, April 6, 2012.

Maria Godoy, "Lust, Lies And Empire: The Fishy Tale Behind Eating Fish On Friday," NPR The Salt, April 6, 2012.

"Egypt Coptic Pope Shenouda Is Buried At Monastery," BBC News, March 20, 2012.

  "Egypt's Copts Pay Respects To Pope Shenouda III -- Gallery," Guardian, March 18, 2012.

Lawrence Joffe, "Pope Shenouda III Obituary," Guardian, March 18, 2012.

"Obituary: Pope Shenouda III," BBC News, March 17, 2012.

Kareem Fahim, "Coptic Pope Dies In Egypt Amid Church's Struggles," New York Times, March 17, 2002.

  "Anglo-Saxon Christian Grave Find Near Cambridge 'Extremely Rare,'" BBC News, March 16, 2012.

  Jack Healy, "Exodus From North Signals Iraqi Christians' Slow Decline," New York Times, March 10, 2012.

  Giles Fraser, "Bethlehem's Church Of The Punch-Up," Guardian, December 29, 2011.

  Jon Donnison, "Bethlehem's Shepherds A Dying Breed," BBC News, December 23, 2011.

  "Seven Members Of Amish Breakaway Group Arrested Over Haircut Attacks," Guardian, November 23, 2011.

  Andre Aciman, "Opinion: After Egypt's Revolution, Christians Are Living In Fear," New York Times, November 19, 2011.

  Massimo Franco, "Are Christians Facing Extinction On The Arab Street?," Guardian, November 1, 2011.

  "Guide: Christians In The Middle East," BBC News, October 11, 2011.

  William Dalrymple, "Egypt's Coptic Christians Face An Uncertain Future," Guardian, October 10, 2011.

"Pass Notes 3,058: The Amish," Guardian, October 10, 2011.

  "Fearing Change, Many Christians In Syria Back Assad," New York Times, September 27, 2011.

  Michael Steininger, "Pope Benedict Arrives In Berlin to A Dissonant Welcome," Christian Science Monitor, September 22, 2011.

Jonathan Jones, "No Faith In Flesh: Art Exposes Christianity's Original Sin," Guardian, September 21, 2011.

Sophia Deboick, "The Troubled History Of Priests, Sex And The Church May Be At A Turning Point," Guardian, September 16, 2011.

  Tim Gardam, "Christians In China: Is The Country In Spiritual Crisis?," BBC News, September 11, 2011.

  Johny Cassidy, "Christianity And Capitalism: Investing In The Lord," BBC News, August 28, 2011.

  Kevin Connolly, "Doubts Over Authenticity Of 'Ancient Christian' Books," BBC News, July 26, 2011.

  Laurie Goodstein, "In 3 Countries, Challenging The Vatican On Female Priests," New York Times, July 22, 2011.

  Bill Keller, "2,000 Years Of Popes, Sacred And Profane," New York Times, July 7, 2011.

"Christianity: China's Best Bet?," Al Jazeera, July 1, 2011.

  "Middle East Christians Facing 'Extremist Atrocities,'" BBC News, June 24, 2011.

  David Kirkpatrick, "Egypt's Christians Fear Violence As Changes Embolden Islamists," New York Times, May 30, 2011.

Nicola Davison, "Chinese Christianity Will Not Be Crushed," Guardian, May 24, 2011.

  "'Rapture': Believers Perplexed After Prediction Fails," BBC News, May 22, 2011.

  David Batty, "Apocalypse Not Now: The Rapture Fails To Materialise," Guardian, May 21, 2011.

  David Barnett, "Apocalypse Now?: Christian Rapture Fiction And The End Of The World," Guardian, May 20, 2011.

  Andrew Brown, "The End Of The World Starts On 21 May . . . Well, Perhaps," Guardian, May 19, 2011.

  Michael Nazir-Ali, "A True Resurrection In Iraq," Guardian, May 17, 2011.

  Jonathan Jones, "Who Are The Coptic Christians?," Guardian, May 11, 2011.

  Taylor Luck, "What Happened To The Metal Codices That Promised Christian Revelations," Christian Science Monitor, May 5, 2011.

  Rachel Donadio and Elisabetta Povoledo, "John Paul II Beatified At Vatican Mass," New York Times, May 1, 2011.

  John Hooper, "John Paul II Takes First Step Towards Sainthood In Rome," Guardian, May 1, 2011.

  Rachel Donadio, "A Pope's Beatification Stirs Excitement And Dissension," New York Times, April 28, 2011.

  Jane Arraf, "Iraqi Christians Mark A Restrained Easter," Christian Science Monitor, April 24, 2011.

David W. Stowe, "Op-Ed: Jesus Christ Rock Star," New York Times, April 23, 2011.

  "Crucifixion Rite: 24 Nailed To Crosses To Re-Enact Jesus Christ's Suffering," Guardian, April 22, 2011.

  Ken Severson, "At Ebenezer Baptist Church, A Glorious Rebirth," New York Times, April 21, 2011.

  Laurie Goodstein, "For New Mass, Closer To Latin, Critics Voice A Plain Objection," New York Times, April 11, 2001.

Alan Wilson, "New Light On Christianity's Jewish Roots," Guardian, April 5, 2011.

Helen Pidd and Julian Borger, "World's Biggest Statue Of Christ Symbolises Church's Power In Poland," Guardian, April 5, 2011.

  Robert Pigott, "Jordan Battles To Regain 'Priceless' Christian Relics," BBC News, March 29, 2011.

  John Leland and Duraid Adnan, "Last Christians Ponder Leaving A Hometown In Iraq," New York Times, January 19, 2011.

  Kristen Chick, "Egypt Government Bears Brunt Of Coptic Christian Anger," Christian Science Monitor, January 14, 2011.

  Michael Slackman, "After Blast In Egypt, Many Deride Their Church As Too Timid," New York Times, January 7, 2011.

Amira Nowaira, "The Slow Death Of Tolerance In Egypt," Guardian, January 5, 2011.

  Martin Chulov, "Christian Exodus From Iraq Gathers Pace," Guardian, December 23, 2010.

Rosalie E. Dunbar, "The Threat To Christians In Iraq," Christian Science Monitor, December 21, 2010.

"Mexico Celebrates Our Lady Of Guadalupe," Guardian, December 13, 2010.

  Steven Lee Myers, "More Christians Flee Iraq After New Violence," New York Times, December 12, 2010.

  Orla Guerin, "Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi 'Has Price On Her Head,'" BBC News, December 6, 2010.

Chris Phillips, "Christianity's Place In The Middle East," Guardian, November 11, 2010.

"Christians In Iraq," Christian Science Monitor, November 10, 2010.

Alexander Henley, "Middle East Synod Reveals East-West Tensions In The Catholic Church," Guardian, October 29, 2010.

  Jessica Reed, "Christianity In France Is Fading," Guardian, October 14, 2010.

"Pope Says Christianity 'Being Marginalised,'" BBC News, September 17, 2010.

  Swaminathan Natarajan, "Indian Dalits Find No Refuge From Caste In Christianity," BBC News, September 13, 2010.

  Sarah Rainsford, "Faith In Numbers On Spain's Ancient Pilgrim Trail," BBC News, August 30, 2010.

  Antonio Weiss, "China: The Future Of Christianity?," Guardian, August 28, 2010.

  Robert Marquand, "Pope Benedict XVI's 30-Year Campaign To Reassert Conservative Catholicism," Christian Science Monitor, August 6, 2010.

  "Italy Seeks To End Classroom Crucifix Ban," BBC News, June 29, 2010.

"Turin Shroud Goes On Display For First Time In 10 Years," BBC News, April 10, 2010.

  Jon Meacham, "Thine Is The Kingdom," New York Times, April 1, 2010.

  "World's Oldest Monastery Restored," BBC News, February 5, 2010.

  Yolande Knell, "Egypt's Anxious Copts 'Await Next Catastrophe,'" BBC News, January 25, 2010.

  "Italy School Crucifixes 'Barred,'" BBC News, November 3, 2009.

Martin Vernon, "Christianity's Winding Road," Guardian, October 18, 2009.

  Sunil Raman, "Bigotry Alive For Christian Dalits," BBC News, June 12, 2009.

  Ethan Bronner, "Mideast's Christians Losing Numbers And Sway," New York Times, May 12, 2009.

Adam Kirsch, "Sealed With A Kiss," New York Times, April 3, 2009.

Rachel Donadio and Nicholas Kulish, "Amid Scandals, Questions Of Where The Pope's Focus Lie," New York Times, February 16, 2009.

  Sophia Kishkovsky, "Russian Leaders Attend Installation Of Orthodox Patriarch," New York Times, February 1, 2009.

Rachel Donadio, "Healing Schism, Pope Risks Another," New York Times, January 25, 2009.

  Ellen Barry, "Russians Strengthen Their Faith And A Tradition With An Icy Water Plunge," New York Times, January 20, 2009.

  Rachel Donadio, "Spain Is A Battleground For Church's Future," New York Times, January 5, 2009.

Andrew Brown, "Muscular Christianity In Jerusalem," Guardian, November 10, 2008.

  "Monks Brawl At Jerusalem Shrine," BBC News, November 9, 2008.

  Wyre Davies, "Unholy Row Threatens Holy Sepulchre," BBC News, October 19, 2008.

Peter Steinfels, "After 40 Years, A Debate Reverberates," New York Times, August 2, 2008.

Glenn Collins, "Persecuted To Powerful: Exhibiting A History Of New York's Catholics," New York Times, May 15, 2008.

  Norimitsu Onishi, "On Japan's Catholic Outposts, Faith Abides Even As The Churches Dwindle," New York Times, April 6, 2008.

  "Iraqi Christians' Long History," BBC News, March 13, 2008.

  Frances Kennedy, "Vatican To Canonise Indian Woman," BBC News, March 4, 2008.

Sarah More McCann, "A Lively Look At Christianity's Past, Present, And Future," Christian Science Monitor, March 3, 2008.

  Emma Jane Kirby, "The Challenge Of Finding Peace In Lourdes," BBC News, February 9, 2008.

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