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Interior of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, PA is a Catholic minor basilica known for its Roman Corinthian (Italian Renaissance Revival) architecture, dedicated November 20, 1864 and elevated to basilica status on September 14, 1976, by Pope Paul VI. It has since become a popular pilgrimage destination for those seeking the intercession of St. Katharine Drexel, whose remains are enshrined within the church.

Name
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
State
Pennsylvania
Diocese
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Elevated to Basilica
1976
By
Pope Paul VI
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