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Priest who rescued Iraqi Christian artifacts named Archbishop of Mosul

Archbishop Michael has gone to great lengths to preserve the history of his people.

Anonymous social media reporter who battled ISIS goes public

The "Mosul Eye" viewed the horrors of an occupied Iraq for 3 years

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Palace of biblical king discovered under shrine destroyed by ISIS

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A bombed-out church in Mosul and a surprising sign of hope

"Look up! They didn't get it..."

WATCH: Dominican Sisters rummage through remains of convent near Mosul

"This church is like a mother to us. It is hard to see it this way."

Dominican Sisters in Iraq ask for prayers as liberation of Mosul presents new challenges

The sisters report destruction of churches, homes, schools, convents, hospitals and even cemeteries

Agencies prepare for onslaught of need for humanitarian aid when Mosul is freed

Catholic Relief Services already helping after city of 100,000 is liberated from Islamic State

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