Basilica of Saint Pius X Basilique Saint Pie X (in French) | |
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![]() View along the nave towards the central sanctuary. | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Minor basilica |
Year consecrated | 1958 |
Location | |
Location | ![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 43°05′50″N 00°03′13″W / 43.09722°N 0.05361°W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Pierre Vago, Eugene Freyssinet |
Type | Church |
Completed | 1957 |
Construction cost | $5.6 million |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 25000 |
Length | 191 metres (627 ft) |
Width | 61 metres (200 ft) |
Website | |
Official website |
The Basilica of Saint Pius X, informally known as the Underground Basilica, is a Catholic church and minor basilica in the town of Lourdes, France. It is part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a major pilgrimage site. The Basilica of St. Pius X is the largest of the sanctuary's churches. It was completed in 1958 in anticipation of the enormous crowds expected in Lourdes for the centenary of the Lourdes apparitions.