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Faith leaders who lived through mass shootings meet with DC safety officials
Faith leaders from across the country who lived through deadly shootings at their places of worship visited the Washington National Cathedral Monday night for a group discussion involving D.C. public safety officials.
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Buzzes and blooms: What to expect at 2019 National Cathedral Flower Mart
At the Washington National Cathedral’s 80th Flower Mart, learn about natural pollinators and buy some plants for your garden.
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Millions of dollars in repairs remain for earthquake-damaged National Cathedral
In eight years, more than $15 million has been spent on repairs made to the Washington National Cathedral for damage caused by a 2011 earthquake, but the work is far from complete.
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Washington National Cathedral tolls bell in solidarity with Notre Dame
The bells of Washington National Cathedral tolled Thursday afternoon as a show of support for Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire ravaged the 850-year-old structure in Paris, France. Although D.C.’s cathedral is just over 100 years old, it has faced its own structural issues after a 2011 earthquake.
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National Cathedral says McCain funeral at church did not need Trump approval
President Donald Trump, who said he was never a fan of John McCain, said during a speech in a tank factory in Ohio that McCain’s funeral needed his approval. But a spokesman for the Washington National Cathedral said that the church did not need Trump’s approval.
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PHOTOS: Colorful lights, mindful yogis and more fill National Cathedral
As if the Washington National Cathedral weren’t gorgeous enough, moving lights bathed the Northwest D.C. church’s gothic interior in a spectrum of color Monday night during an event called “Space, Light and Sound.” See photos.
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WATCH: Laughter and tears in heartfelt tributes at George HW Bush funeral service
The state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush featured heartfelt tributes, including a tearful farewell from son, former President George W. Bush. The grand and solemn service at Washington National Cathedral was also punctuated with moments of laughter. See videos of all the tributes.
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Bush 41’s ‘horrendous sense of good humor’ remembered
When people start swapping stories about former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, a church leader who will be at the funeral will be remembering his sense of humor.
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Behind the scenes as National Cathedral preps for state funeral
Ahead of the state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush Wednesday morning, the Washington National Cathedral has been prepping for the big event since Sunday. Take a look behind the scenes.
6 months ago -
Matthew Shepard, symbol for gay rights, laid to rest in DC
More than 2,000 people gathered at the Episcopal cathedral, the second-largest cathedral in the country, to celebrate Shepard’s life, mourn his death and honor his memory.
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Washington National Cathedral hosts ‘change-ringing’ competition
The change-ringing competition at the Washington National Cathedral on Saturday brought competitors from all across the continent to ring the bells on the 31st story of the cathedral. See photos and video.
7 months ago -
Matthew Shepard’s remains will be laid to rest at DC’s National Cathedral
A public service Oct. 26 will honor the memory of the Wyoming college student, who was killed in a 1998 hate crime that spotlighted the threats shadowing the LGBTQ community.
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‘Made me better’: Family, friends honor McCain at Washington National Cathedral service
Former presidents, senators, family and friends remembered the extraordinary life of John McCain at the Washington National Cathedral on Saturday. McCain’s casket will be taken to Annapolis on Sunday to be buried at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetary.
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‘We come with sadness’: Vigil for victims of gun violence ahead of Saturday’s march
Volunteers handed out more than 2,000 candles to attendees. Once lit, those candles illuminated the front steps of the National Cathedral in Northwest D.C. during a moment of silence for the victims of gun violence.
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Washington National Cathedral needs help naming new red-tailed resident
The Washington National Cathedral has reached out to the public for help in naming their new resident: a red-tailed hawk. See photos.
1 year ago
