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Photographers work during a media preview of the 25-foot-high mural by artist Adam Cvijanovic, the largest artwork ever commissioned for St. Patrick's Cathedral, in New York, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A massive mural honoring NYC immigrants now fills the entrance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unveiling a massive new mural that honors the city’s immigrants. The 25-foot-tall artwork spanning the sides of the Manhattan landmark’s entryway will be blessed at this Sunday’s Mass. The church’s rector, the Rev. Enrique Salvo, says the piece was not intended as a political message but nevertheless sends the message that “we have to see the dignity of the human being of each and every person.” The work depicts modern-day migrants alongside famous local figures, including journalist and social activist Dorothy Day and Pierre Toussaint, a former slave from Haiti who became a major philanthropist in the city.

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