After 140 years, Antoni Gaudí’s unrealized masterpiece is finally nearing completion. But hurdles still remain, with construction to last until at least 2026.
Tag: Churches (Buildings)
Jean-Louis Georgelin, Who Was in Charge of Rebuilding Notre-Dame, Dies
A former army chief of staff, he was put in charge of the cathedral’s restoration and prided himself on keeping the project on track.
Pope Francis Heads to Portugal for Catholic Church’s Youth Day
The pope will preside over a gathering of young people from around the world, mindful that the changes he has initiated in the Roman Catholic Church will depend on them.
Odesa Cathedral Missile Attack Leaves Ukrainians Bereft
Odesa, a port city long beloved by travelers, had been largely spared the worst of the war, but that began changing this week.
Seeking Visibility, Pope’s Commission on Sex Abuse Gets a New Home
In moving from cramped offices to a palazzo, the organization is aiming for more visibility, and to be better able to welcome victims.
Why Milan’s Duomo Cathedral Is Still So Adored
The care for Milan’s cathedral has been nonstop since 1386, but despite the constant need for refurbishment, the beloved landmark’s hold on the city is unbreakable.
Church of England Will Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Won’t Marry Them
The policy shift comes after six years of consultations on the issue within the church, which also apologized for its treatment of L.G.B.T.Q. people.
Coptic Leader Criticizes Egypt’s Building Restrictions on Churches After Deadly Fire
The patriarch of Egypt’s 10 million Coptic Orthodox Christians said his community has been squeezed by decades of government regulations on the number and size of churches. In Sunday’s blaze, 41 people died.
18 Children Killed in Fire at Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church
At least 41 people died from smoke inhalation and a stampede when a fire swept through a Coptic Orthodox church on Sunday. The church said a generator started the blaze.
Fire at Egypt Coptic Church Kills at Least 41
A blaze that killed at least 41 at a church in greater Cairo caused anguish among a religious minority that has long felt itself oppressed in Egypt.