St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Unveil Mural Celebrating City’s Immigrants

The St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City is set to unveil a new mural celebrating the city's immigrant communities. The mural, commissioned by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, will depict the diversity of New York's immigrant population. The artist behind the mural, Chris Hayman, expressed surprise at the Cardinal's willingness to tackle this sensitive topic, stating, "I thought they might say, 'We don't want to wade in these waters' — and the opposite happened." The mural is expected to serve as a symbol of the cathedral's embrace of the city's immigrant communities, which have long been an integral part of the city's fabric. The unveiling of the mural comes at a time when immigration remains a highly charged political issue, and the Catholic Church's stance on the matter has been the subject of much debate. The installation of the mural is seen as a significant gesture by the cathedral to affirm its commitment to supporting and celebrating the city's diverse immigrant population.