Haitian-born Pierre Toussaint, whose remains rest under St. Patrick’s Cathedral, honored in immigrant mural

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Overview: St. Patrick’s Cathedral unveils a mural honoring immigrants, featuring Haitian-born Pierre Toussaint, the formerly enslaved philanthropist whose remains are interred beneath the church’s main altar. NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unveiling a massive new mural that honors the city’s immigrants, including formerly enslaved Haitian philanthropist Pierre Toussaint whose image appears alongside modern-day migrants and other famous local figures. Born enslaved in Saint-Domingue, now Haiti, Pierre Toussaint was brought to New York in 1797 when his French owners fled the revolution. His philanthropy extended to funding churches, supporting Black Catholics and helping finance the original St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Elsewhere, Irish immigrants are seen arriving on a ship.