Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral- Travel Tips

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Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral, also known as Kinshasa Cathedral, is a prominent Catholic church located on Liberation Avenue in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Built in 1947 during the colonial era when the country was still known as Belgian Congo, the cathedral serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kinshasa, established in 1959. The cathedral, which follows the Roman rite, has also been referred to as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lingwala during the era of Mobutu, named after the area where it stands. Its historical and religious significance makes it a key landmark in the city.