The church is wealthy enough to foot the bill itself, particularly if they want to retain ownership of it. If the people are to pay for the repairs, then the people should also be in receipt of some the tourist income it generates. If the church can't afford to repair it completely, then make the building safe and keep it as part of the attraction for tourists. A memory of the fire until such time as they raise enough to restore it.
Was it insured, I wonder, Or is this the way insurance works for them?
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Yeah seriously, the church is loaded. Probably insured, they got the money for it... it's weird how people are throwing money at this and not other things... :/