The Christ the King Cathedral serves as the mother church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone. It has historical significance, having been visited by Pope John Paul II on 13 September 1988. Mass is conducted regularly throughout the week with services at 6:45 am and 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, a service in English takes place at 8:00 am, while Sundays offer three services: an early morning English Mass at 7:30 am, a Setswana service at 10:00 am, and another English service in the evening at 5:00 pm.