150 Churches in Paris and elsewhere

  Montreal, Basilica of Notre Dame. Coolest Gothic revival pulpit   The wikipedia article says that the interior of the church is « one of the most dramatic in the world », and dead Gothic. Gets eleven million visitors a year, and last year I was one of them. My favourite ever pulpit. If you’re gonna preach   Good News About Eternal Life, you might as well do it perched on some decent furniture.   The stained glass windows here don’t bother with Bible stories, but depict scenes from the history of Montreal.   The other major highlight is the extra chapel behind the altar  through a corridor, which is has a modern bronze altar piece which is totally stunning. It represents humanity’s journey towards God, passing through childhood, adulthood and old age. In this chapel, the Stations of the Cross are well worth a look.   Information in French Information in English Information in Armenian  

The cathedral of Mary Queen of the World, in Montreal. 19th century basilica built for the French-speaking Catholics of the town, partly to annoy the English-speaking Protestants (Anglicans). It is closely based on St Peter’s in Rome. Magnificent ornate canopy over the altar. Around the church, a series of paintings depict scenes from the history of Quebec. Information in English  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_the_World_Cathedral