A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ

A priest in St.-Flour, France, transformed a bell tower into a curing workshop for hams to raise funds for cathedral restoration. Despite success, an inspector ordered the hams removed due to safety concerns, sparking a national debate on funding maintenance of France’s religious heritage. Aging churches struggle to maintain as communities like St.-Flour see them as integral to their identity, with innovative solutions like the curing workshop facing challenges from officials.

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