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Date: 1961-1962 Type: Roman Catholic Church Status: Extant   Click to view map Coordinates: 26°15'43.38" S 27°52'58.71" E Alt: 1593m

Regina Mundi, which means "Queen of the World" and refers to the Virgin Mary, is the largest Roman Catholic church in South Africa. Transcription of Blue Plaque JOHANNESBURG CITY HERITAGE REGINA MUNDI CATHOLIC CHURCH Popularly known as the “People’s Cathedral”, Regina Mundi (“Queen of the World”) was a rallying point during the dark days of apartheid, offering sanctuary as well as spiritual comfort to people from various political organizations. The foundation stone was laid in 1962 by Cardinal Montini, who became Pope Pius VI, and the church was built by Father Gerard Coleman O.M.I. and his congregation. (Source: The Heritage Portal)