Church wardens resign over ‘botched’ restoration of Virgin Mary statue Katie Boyden Published June 24, 2025 2:01pm Updated June 24, 2025 3:10pm Comments ...

The recent changes made to the expression on the face of the iconic image of Our Lady of Hope of Macarena in Spain has ...

Podcaster Show PlayerBut it was only after removing a layer of wax and other material from a 19th-century restoration that Vatican experts understood the statue's true splendor as one of the most ...

Pope Sixtus V later reestablished the feast in 1585, and it is still celebrated today, commemorating the faith of her parents, Joachim and Anne, and the purity of Mary.

Sea Island Shrimp House removed the iconic statue of its mascot, “Jolly Jack,” from its original location Tuesday for restoration, the local chain said in a news release.

A statue of the first U.S. president stands prominently in London’s Trafalgar Square, but some Britons find it strange to honor a rebellious general alongside English kings.

But statues were being erected during this period amid rising nationalism. They signalled a celebration of Canada’s membership in the British Empire, then at the zenith of its power and influence.

The statue, which was dedicated in May 2014, cost approximately $1,000 to install, Burzynski said. The church will work to have the statue replaced, he said. "No doubt about that," he said.

Archbishop José Ángel Saiz Meneses of Seville urged unity among Catholics upset over the recent restoration of a 17th-century ...