The church on West 14th Street, the first in Manhattan created for a Spanish-speaking congregation a century ago, has been deconsecrated. Its future is uncertain.
Tag: Churches (Buildings)
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Tiffany Windows in Philadelphia Church Were Sold for a Song
Two fixtures, which were covered in grime, were sold along with other artifacts by a Philadelphia church’s new owner for $6,000. An auction house estimates they could bring up to $250,000 — each.
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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.
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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.
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When Cultural Heritage Becomes a Battlefront
Against the appalling human cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, its cultural toll may feel insignificant. But tallying the damage shows how central it is to the conflict.