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The historic Cathedral of St. Isidore, patron saint of farmers Special San Isidro - Considered one of the most beautiful churches in Argentina, St. Isidore Cathedral was restored between 2002 and 2009, faithfully respecting the Neo-Gothic style of the original building, emphasizing the beauty and grandeur of its architecture. Digital Journal Report by Igor I. Solar - 9 comments

Photo Essay: Christmas comes to York Special Christmas is celebrated in style in the old English city of York, including a market, the odd band or two, ice sculptures and plenty of merriment. Digital Journal Report by Tim Sandle - 4 comments

Left-wing anarchists blamed for Zaragoza Basilica bombing Zaragoza - A small bomb consisting of a camping gas cylinder combined with gunpowder exploded in Zaragoza Basilica in Spain on Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured and left-wing anarchists against the Bourbon monarchy are being blamed. In the Media by Anne Sewell - 3 comments

Christchurch unveils cardboard cathedral New York - A new architectural wonder was unveiled in Christchurch, New Zealand this week. Though grand, its delight lies more in its underlying simplicity. In the Media by Frank Kaufmann

Memorial service for Spain's train crash victims set for Monday Santiago De Compostela - A spokesman for the local archdiocese has announced that a memorial service for the 78 dead in the train crash will be held at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela on Monday evening. The American victim of the crash has been named. In the Media by Anne Sewell - 1 comment

'Alien space cathedral' found in New Mexico Las Vegas - Author and BBC reporter, John Sweeney, has claimed to have found evidence of an “alien space cathedral” built by the Church of Scientology. In the Media by Greta McClain - 6 comments

Ever wanted to adopt a gargoyle? Milan - To help preserve the cathedral and to raise vital funds, Milan's Duomo cathedral is seeking to raise 25 million euros for renovations through an 'adopt a gargoyle' campaign. In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Images of St Albans Cathedral Special St Albans Cathedral (formerly St Albans Abbey) is a cathedral church at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. This photo essay contains some images within the cathedral, as well as some exterior views. Digital Journal Report by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

The Cathedral and Museum of Religious Art of Lima, Peru Special Lima - A visit to the Cathedral of Lima and the nearby Palace of the Archbishop's Museum is an excellent addition to the knowledge of the traditions and history of the old colonial city of Lima, Peru, and the culture and religious art of Latin America. Digital Journal Report by Igor I. Solar - 8 comments

Tuscany: A taste of the real Italy Special Tuscany is everything you ever dreamed about Italy; the rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and a country filled with history and art. Digital Journal Report by Darren Weir - 3 comments

Photo essay: Springtime in Old York Special York - The weather in England is wrapped in sparkling sunshine. To make use of the good weather I spent a weekend in the old English city of York, in the county of Yorkshire. Here are some of the photographs I took. Digital Journal Report by Tim Sandle - 4 comments

Quake-hit Christchurch cathedral to be demolished Christchurch - During the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Christchurch Cathedral’s structure was irreparably damaged. In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

Moscow's iconic St. Basil’s Cathedral turns 450 Moscow - Russia celebrates the 450th anniversary of Moscow’s iconic St. Basil’s Cathedral with an exhibition to its name giver, Saint Basil, known as the “holy fool” for defying Russian Tsar, Ivan the Terrible, who apparently feared the holy man’s powers In the Media by Christopher Szabo - 11 comments

Welcome to Montreal, Canada's European summer getaway Special In the summer, Montreal comes alive. Infused with a European flair due to its French-Canadian heritage, Montreal's diverse neighbourhoods shine with their own energy. It's a destination full of stunning graffiti, street festivals and, of course, poutine. Digital Journal Report by David Silverberg - 9 comments

Op-Ed: Fenway Park, The Holy Cathedral of Baseball Yankee Stadium has long been considered baseball's Holy Temple, where history and 26 banners filled the air. But where have more prayers been offered under the worst of adversity? And where have the Baseball Gods intervened in more spectacular fashion? In the Media by Johnny Simpson - 2 comments

Sony In The Dog House After Using A Cathedral In A Game Without Permission Sony get to feel the full force of the Church after a well known UK Cathedral in the north of England has been featured in a violent computer game. The Playstation game which features the Cathedral, did not acquire permission In the Media by Michelle Duffy - 2 comments

The St. George Maronite Cathedral and the Mohammed Al-Amine Mosque: An Expression of Religious Tolerance These are pictures of an old Cathedral in the downtown district of Beirut, Lebanon built aside a Mosque as a symbol of tolerance and peace. In the Media by Tar De Moutonnoir - 4 comments

New Los Angeles Cathedral To Welcome People From All Faiths LOS ANGELES (voa) - A new Catholic cathedral will be dedicated Monday in Los Angeles. It is the first major cathedral built in the United States in more than 30 years. The city's Catholic archbishop, Cardinal Roger Mahony, hopes the new structure will ... In the Media by Mike O'Sullivan

Dresden's Landmark Cathedral Slowly Returning To City Skyline Dresden (dpa) - Dresden's Frauenkirche Cathedral, which was destroyed in devastating Allied bombing in February 1945, is slowly returning to the east German city's skyline and is currently at the building stage first reached 268 years ago. In Decemb... In the Media by Joerg Schurig

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