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Madrid archdiocese’s building plans provoke Church-state controversy
March 11, 2009
The Archdiocese of Madrid’s plans to build a monastery, residence for retired priests, religious library, parking garage, and center for the homeless in a beloved park has provoked protests from Spain’s Socialist government, which has filed an appeal with the European Commission in Brussels following approval of the plan by Madrid’s city council. The park was potrayed in a 1788 painting by Francisco de Goya.
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Further information:
- Church and Spanish Socialists clash over park (AP)
- Church plans for 'mini Vatican' in Madrid threaten Goya landscape (Daily Telegraph)
- La pradera de San Isidro (Wikipedia)
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