St. Paul's Cathedral in Tirana belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës. Pope John Paul II laid the cornerstone during his 1993 visit to Albania, and the cathedral was inaugurated on January 26, 2002. The article names no architect or builder.
The article describes a modern-looking building that does not resemble a traditional church. It rises from a combined triangle and circle, said to represent the Trinity and God's eternity. The interior is relatively plain, with a baptismal font and Paschal candle at the back.
A statue of the apostle Paul sits on top of the building, and a statue of Mother Teresa stands at the entrance. A stained glass window beside the front door depicts Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa.
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