The Manila Cathedral: The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros Manila or also known as the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica is the central Roman Catholic church in the Philippines. This is where the archbishop of the archdiocese of manila is seated.
The current seat is vacant as former Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle assumed the position as prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples in December 2019.
Manila Cathedral History
The Manila Cathedral has been long-standing since the ruthless bombings during the Battle of Liberation in 1945. In fact, it is lived through several tragedies.
Initially built using nipa and bamboo in 1581, Juan de Vivero intended it to be just a simple parish until it…
