[Mrs. Don-o]

Please do not take offense, because none is intended. I'm not flaming you (nor your informants) but 100-fold increase in cost --- 1,000% ---would be big news ---- huge news --- and googling around, I don't see it anywhere.

In fact, the published news consensus is that it was $45.7 million,, which is 9% over original estimate, not 1,000%.

But if you can find me published data to the contrary, I am always open to evidence. It's an interesting subject.

[nclaurel]

No offense taken. We were just given that number by someone who will attend there and has contributed to the building. Nothing I have read. It is a fabulous building we have enjoyed watching progress. My point being that the Pope expects open borders to OUR country but locks the cathedral doors.