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Brussels Cathedral Issues Apology, Removes Stained-Glass, Unveils Plaque

4/28/2026

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The Brussels Catholic Church apologized for the 1370 antisemitic accusation by installing a plaque in St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral.
Archbishop Luc Terlinden and Rabbi Albert Guigui unveiled the plaque and removed the stained-glass windows.
The plaques, in Dutch, French, English and Hebrew, declare the 1370 accusations wrongful and ask for forgiveness.
Rabbi Guigui said the images should stay as history with explanation to prevent repetition and aid reconciliation.

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The Brussels Catholic Church apologized for the 1370 antisemitic accusation by installing a plaque in St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral.
Archbishop Luc Terlinden and Rabbi Albert Guigui unveiled the plaque and removed the stained-glass windows.
The plaques, in Dutch, French, English and Hebrew, declare the 1370 accusations wrongful and ask for forgiveness.
Rabbi Guigui said the images should stay as history with explanation to prevent repetition and aid reconciliation.