Empire State Building says ‘no’ to Mother Teresa lighting _ but supporters sign petition
By APTuesday, June 8, 2010
Empire State Building says ‘no’ to Mother Teresa
NEW YORK — New York’s Empire State Building said “yes” to Mariah Carey, dog shows — even the anniversary of the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
But the skyscraper’s owners have declined to light it up in honor of Mother Teresa.
Catholic League President Bill Donohue told The Associated Press that building officials are “bigots” against Catholics.
His advocacy group requested the illumination on Aug. 26 for the centennial of the late Nobel Peace Prize winner’s birth.
Donohue said the request was denied without explanation.
Telephone messages left for building spokeswoman Melanie Maasch were not returned Tuesday.
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