NEW YORK – New York's iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is unveiling a massive new mural that honors the city's immigrants.

Spanning the sides to the Manhattan landmark's entryway, the 25-foot-tall (7.6-meter-tall) artwork of everyday immigrants and notable historical figures comes amid a federal crackdown on immigration that has divided many communities across the country.

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The piece was not intended as a political message, according to the Rev. Enrique Salvo, the Roman Catholic church's rector, but nevertheless sends a message.

“We want anyone that comes in to feel loved and welcomed,” said Salvo, who is himself an immigrant from Nicaragua. “It’s a reminder that it doesn’t matter what’s happening ... politically. We have to treat everyone with love and respect.”

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