Pakistan's mega church

Published November 17, 2011
The exterior of the newly built St. Peter's church is seen in Karachi.
The exterior of the newly built St. Peter's church is seen in Karachi.
People from the christian community attend a Sunday service.
People from the christian community attend a Sunday service.
Children from the christian community play during the service.
Children from the christian community play during the service.
Women seen praying during the service.
Women seen praying during the service.
A priest gives sermon.
A priest gives sermon.
People from the christian community attend a Sunday service.
People from the christian community attend a Sunday service.

Pakistan's small and under fire Christian community thought big when constructing its latest church; a domed, three-story building in Karachi that towers over the sprawling slum it serves and is the largest yet in the country.  -Photos by AP

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