⛪ Boganda Cathedral Bangui
Central African Republic
About This Sacred Site
The Notre-Dame Cathedral of Bangui, also known as the Boganda Cathedral after the country's founding father Barthélémy Boganda, is the principal Catholic church of the Central African Republic. In a nation that has endured recurring conflict, the cathedral has served as both a physical refuge and spiritual anchor for the population. During the 2013-2014 crisis, thousands of displaced people sheltered in the cathedral grounds. Pope Francis chose Bangui as a stop during his 2015 African tour, opening the Holy Door at the cathedral ahead of the worldwide Jubilee Year, bringing global attention to the CAR's suffering and resilience.
Key Facts
- •Principal Catholic church of the Central African Republic
- •Named after Barthélémy Boganda, the nation's founding father
- •Thousands sheltered in the cathedral during the 2013-2014 crisis
- •Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year Holy Door here in 2015
- •Serves as a center of peace and reconciliation in a conflict-affected nation
Location
Coordinates: 4.3667, 18.5583
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