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Analysis: Largest Catholic church in the world stagnates in the capital of the Ivory Coast
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RENEE MONTAGNE
Morning Edition (NPR)
03-24-2005
Analysis: Largest Catholic church in the world stagnates in the capital of the Ivory Coast
Host: RENEE MONTAGNE
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon
RENEE MONTAGNE, host:
This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Renee Montagne.
Pope John Paul consecrated the world's largest Christian church nearly 15 years ago. It's located in Yamoussoukro, the capital of Ivory Coast. In a nation where most people live in extreme poverty, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace cost an estimated $200 million. Once completed and saddled with huge maintenance costs, ...
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