Nov 29th, 2008 · The Library of Congress is a cathedral to the written word. The white marble building may hold the nation's collection of books, but those aren't the only words in the building worth reading.
Apr 19th, 2008 · Pope Benedict XVI continues his tour of the United States on Saturday. He began the day with a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and then spent the afternoon at a mass rally for young people. His opening act? Kelly Clarkson.
Jan 19th, 2008 · Jack Broad, the last "original" tenant of the Empire State Building who still worked there, died this month at age 98. He started a business in the New York landmark soon after the building opened in 1931. He loved the building, which he called a "cathedral of commerce."
Nov 11th, 2007 · Grace Cathedral in San Francisco performed Gabriel Faure's Requiem on Veterans Day, and broke with tradition, dedicating the music not just to fallen soldiers, but to all souls.
Sep 23rd, 2007 · Washington's National Cathedral, now 100 years old, plays a prominent role in the life of the nation. The Protestant Episcopal church has hosted presidents and offered a place to mourn during national crises.
Jan 2nd, 2007 · At events in Washington, D.C., and Grand Rapids, Mich., the nation remembers former President Gerald R. Ford, who died last week at the age of 93. Pam Fessler provides an overview of the day's events in Washington, and we hear details of the funeral service at the National Cathedral from Melissa Block.
Jan 2nd, 2007 · The nation honors President Gerald Ford with a memorial service at the National Cathedral in Washington. President Bush will deliver a eulogy at the service. Ford will be buried Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dec 1st, 2006 · Pope Benedict XVI wraps up his four-day visit to Turkey by saying mass in Istanbul's cathedral. The pontiff began this fence-mending mission under the weight of remarks he made in September that were viewed as offensive to Islam. He spent much of his visit making conciliatory gestures, while appealing for religious freedom for Turkey's minorities.