The Sacred Heart Cathedral[1] (French: Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur de Lomé)[2] is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lomé (since 14 September 1955), one of the seven Catholic church districts of Togo.
[3][4] Built in just over a year (April 1901 to September 1902) by the German colonial authorities, it quickly became one of the iconic buildings of the new capital of Togo.
On 21 September 1902, in a solemn ceremony presided over by Bishop Albert, apostolic vicar of Côte-de-l'Or performed the consecration of the new sanctuary, which became a symbol the urbanization of Togo.
On 9 August 1985, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in the cathedral.
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