Catholic community faces tough decision over Cathedral
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Catholic basilica in Christchurch was further damaged in Monday's earthquake making its demolition all but inevitable.
The Catholic basilica in Christchurch was further damaged in Monday's earthquake making its demolition all but inevitable.
Insurance cover has been cancelled for Christchurch's historic Arts Centre and its Catholic Cathedral which were both badly damaged in the February earthquake.
Anglican and Catholic churches will unite today, holding services with cathedral bells tolling throughout the country in remembrance of those who died in the Christchurch earthquake.