Historical Day for Amsterdam Catholics: ‘Biggest event, but Halsema is not here’

With great interest, the Sint Nicolaas Basilica, opposite Central Station, was officially inaugurated as a co-cathedral on Saturday in Amsterdam. The elevation, recently determined by Pope Francis on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the city, officially makes Amsterdam to Bishops city. The fact that mayor Halsema failed and also did not send a replacement to be present at the historic meeting, the attendees stuck.

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