When Churches Burn Down: The Tragedy of San Gabriel Mission - The American Spectator

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When Churches Burn

The tragedy of San Gabriel Mission and other attacks on Catholics have flown under the radar.

by Avery Bower

July 14, 2020, 1:31 PM

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The 249-year-old San Gabriel Mission in Los Angeles was burned down on Saturday. With an ongoing investigation of potential arson, its burning joins a string of tragedies in the Catholic community in ...

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When Churches Burn

The tragedy of San Gabriel Mission and other attacks on Catholics have flown under the radar.