Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima | |
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Location | Cairo |
Country | Egypt |
Denomination | Catholic (Chaldean Catholic Church) |
Tradition | East Assyrian Rite |
Architecture | |
Architectural type | church |
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Currently seat vacant since 1993 is also a Catholic basilica by decision of the Holy See.
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