Question(s): Both are places of worship in the Catholic denomination, but what are the difference(s) between a cathedral and a basilica? Bonus question can a cathedral also be designated as a basilica?
Answer(s): There is only one cathedral per diocese and that is the church that is "home" to the bishop. Although it is also an architectural term, a church can be designated a basilica only by a pope for having significant historic and spiritual importance. Yes, a cathedral may be designated a basilica.
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