Dublin: In a historic move, Pope Leo XIV has elevated St Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin to the status of the city’s official Catholic Cathedral, shedding its “temporary” designation and marking the first permanent Catholic cathedral in the Irish capital for half a millennium.

Situated on Marlborough Street, St Mary’s was originally constructed in 1825 as a provisional solution, with the understanding that a dedicated cathedral would be built in the future. The term “Pro,” short for Pro Tempore, reflected this temporary status but following the papal decree, the cathedral will henceforth be known simply as St Mary’s Cathedral.

The request for this elevation coincides with the cathedral’s bicentennial celebrations. Plans for major restoration are already underway, with recent approvals g

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