The Cathedral also contains Italian marble constructed in "trompe-l'œil" style. Its black squares appear to come off the floor adding a depth of perspective. This is reminiscent of the floor in the side aisle of St. John Lateran Cathedral in Rome, Italy. This "trompe-l'œil" style is used around the floor of the Tablernacle, under the ciborium and also on the back of the presidential chairs in the sanctuary. The Cathedral also houses 14 stunning 3/4 bas relief Stations of the Cross carved in Italy using Cararra white marble. This is the same marble Michelangelo used to carve the Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.