Relick

In a world run and owned by the Americans something is found that could change the balance of world power. While on an archaeological dig in the Middle East, a small multinational group discovers a genuine
Relick of Jesus, and everyone wants it for the power it contains. Even when they find out just what the
Relick actually is.

But when the Americans eventually find out about it and decide to replace it, and the Pope's right hand man wants to destroy it, it all gets rather complicated, a complication furthered by two would-be Messiahs who seem hell-bent on starting World War Three.

Somehow, it falls to an academic, a pair of archaeologists, a camel and an Australian Pope to preserve the
Relick, and meanwhile also save the world, making it safe for the imminent Second Coming.