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Pride month could be a balm, says bishop Trump blasted over LGBTQ sermon
I'm always open to that," Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, told USA TODAY. Trump was upset ...
America’s carousels are spinning out of existence. There’s a growing fight to save them
As many as 3,500 wooden carousels were built at the turn of the 20th century, but only 150 have survived, like the one in California's Santa Cruz.
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National Cathedral raises $115 million for earthquake repairs, future
Washington National Cathedral marked its 115th birthday on Sunday with the announcement that $115 million has been raised to finish repairing damage caused by an earthquake 11 years ago and lay a ...
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The Trump Resistance Inside Washington’s National Cathedral
On Jan. 9, Carter’s casket arrived at the steps of the Washington National Cathedral. It was draped in an American flag and borne by a special military honor guard. Before entering the towering ...
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Washington National Cathedral reveals new racial justice stained glass windows to replace those that honored Confederate generals
It was a moment that had been years in the making. The cathedral belongs to the Episcopal Diocese of Washington but is often used for national services. Leaders first began considering replacing ...
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Darth Vader and a Decapitated Bat: Here Are Some of the National Cathedral's Most Interesting Carvings
The Washington National Cathedral calls itself "a house of prayer for all people, conceived to serve as a great church for national purposes." In other words, the cathedral is designed to capture ...
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National Cathedral still ‘chipping away’ at earthquake damage
The Washington National Cathedral is still working on repairs following the region’s 2011 earthquake that caused nearly $40 million in damage to the iconic structure, but a fundraising effort is ...
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WATCH: Washington National Cathedral hosts prayer service for Ukraine marking 500 days of war Washington National Cathedral is hosting a special ecumenical prayer service on Sunday with Ukrainian ...
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At National Cathedral, the doors are open wide for a two-day election vigil
But on Election Day, Washington National Cathedral’s ornate iron doors were open wide. Fresh air blew through the soaring vestibule, and light streamed in through the stained-glass windows.
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Washington National Cathedral moves toward healing by removing Confederate symbols
During a recent visit to Washington, D.C., I spent hours in the Washington National Cathedral, where I found an abundance of personal peace, national history and exquisite artistry. I also found ...
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National Cathedral Will Unveil New Stained Glass Windows on September 23
The Washington National Cathedral’s 200-something stained glass windows feature an eclectic mix of iconography. You’ll find images from the Genesis story and the Book of Revelation, but you’ll also ...