‘Mother Earth’ Comes to Church: Art Installation ‘GAIA’ in German Basilica

Talk about a ‘global’ church!

‘Mother Earth’ Comes to Church:
Art Installation ‘GAIA’ in German Basilica

Opening the Church to the world was the idea behind the so-called Second Vatican Council (1962-65). How that’s going can currently be seen in the Basilica of St. James in Straubing, part of the diocese of Regensburg, Germany. There a giant, illuminated replica of our globe is hanging from the ceiling as part of a touring exhibition meant to raise awareness concerning our planet.

The installation is called ‘GAIA’, just like the Greek earth goddess, and was created by artist Luke Jerram.… READ MORE

Mother Earth in Church: ‘Gaia’ Exhibition defiles Catholic Cathedral in Ireland

Pachamama is hanging in there…

Mother Earth in Church:
‘Gaia’ Exhibition defiles Catholic Cathedral in Ireland


A gigantic spinning globe hangs from the ceiling of St. Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, June 15-26, 2022

How much the world has invaded the church since the 1960s is currently on striking display at St. Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland.

A spinning giant replica of planet earth presently hangs from the ceiling of the magnificent Catholic cathedral that was constructed between 1868 and 1919. Called “Gaia”, after a pagan earth deity, this installation was created by artist Luke Jerram and is part of the Cork Midsummer Festival (June 15-26, 2022).… READ MORE