It’s one thing to revere Bach — it’s quite another to play Bach’s complete organ works. Few organists attempt the challenge, ...

But on Election Day, Washington National Cathedral’s ornate iron doors were open wide. Fresh air blew through the soaring vestibule, and light streamed in through the stained-glass windows.

The cathedral's nave, once darkened by soot and rubble, now radiates celestial light. Pale Lutetian ... the sunlight streaming through restored stained-glass windows. The meticulous restoration ...