Christ the King Cathedral

Christ the King Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Bururi that serves as the bishop's seat for the Diocese of Bururi. The building blends Catholic architectural traditions with local design elements from the Burundi region.

The cathedral was founded in the 20th century as part of Catholic missionary work in Burundi. It later became the bishop's church and a key religious center for the local community.

Religious ceremonies at the Cathedral of Christ the King combine traditional Catholic liturgy with regional Burundian musical instruments and vocal expressions.

The cathedral is accessible by car or on foot via main roads through Bururi and sits in the city center. Visitors should note that the church is most crowded during religious services and modest dress is appreciated.

Located at coordinates -3.4401281, 29.93303295637559, the cathedral functions as one of eight principal Catholic cathedrals distributed across Burundi.

GPS coordinates: -3.44013,29.93303

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:02