Berlin's St. Hedwig's Cathedral has reopened after a six-year renovation. The redesign represents a new beginning after long disputes. The renovation cost approximately 44.2 million euros and was financed by regional and central governments, as well as other dioceses. The cathedral's reopening was marked by a pontifical mass and the hope that it will attract more visitors. The redesigned cathedral features a circular formation of chairs around the altar, a large baptismal font, and modernly designed chapels for meditation and prayer.