Notre Dame fire: ‘France is crying and the whole world, too’
5 years, 8 months ago

Notre Dame fire: ‘France is crying and the whole world, too’

Al Jazeera  

Paris prosecutor says no sign Notre Dame fire was caused on purpose, as investigators look at roof renovation work. “We consider the two towers of Notre Dame to have been saved,” said Jean-Claude Galler, chief of the Paris fire service. The Fondation du Patrimoine, a heritage organisation, will launch a “national collection” for the reconstruction of Notre Dame, Anne Le Breton, deputy mayor of the French capital’s 4th arrondissement, said. French billionaire businessman Bernard Arnault’s family and his LVMH luxury goods group will donate 200 million euros to help repair Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral. — Charles Michel April 15, 2019 Former US President Barack Obama said that Notre Dame was one of the world’s great treasures.

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Notre Dame Is Open Again. Please Ignore the Controversy.
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Notre Dame Is Open Again. Please Ignore the Controversy.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. An article by moral philosophers Peter Singer and Michael Plant that was headlined “How Many Lives is Notre Dame Worth?” took a similar stance. In Vox just last week, Dylan Matthews wrote disapprovingly that “the Notre Dame restoration budget …

Notre-Dame opens again following fire
1 month ago

Notre-Dame opens again following fire

China Daily  

General view of the nave a clergy members leave after the inaugural Mass, with the consecration of the high altar, at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, as part of ceremonies to mark the Cathedral's reopening after its restoration, in Paris, France, December 8, 2024. Saturday evening's grand reopening ceremony brought together …

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first mass since 2019 fire
1 month ago

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first mass since 2019 fire

Hindustan Times  

Notre Dame Cathedral, its air thick with the smell of incense, hosted its first Mass on Sunday since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcended religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous …

Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in Paris after devastating 2019 fire | In Pics
1 month ago

Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in Paris after devastating 2019 fire | In Pics

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/8 Notre Dame is reopening for the first time since a fire in 2019 nearly destroyed the 12th-century cathedral in Paris. Image Source : ap 2/8 World leaders including, US President-elect Donald Trump, US First Lady Jill Biden, Britain’s Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the event on Saturday. Image Source : ap 4/8 …

Notre Dame reopens after the devastating fire; complete travel guide to the Parisian gothic cathedral
1 month ago

Notre Dame reopens after the devastating fire; complete travel guide to the Parisian gothic cathedral

Hindustan Times  

Notre Dame dominated the Parisian skyline for ages, with its tall spire jutting into the sky. Spectators take snapshots outside France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Paris during its formal reopening for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019.) Notre Dame is right in the centre of Paris so …

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame’ hosts first Mass since 2019 fire
1 month ago

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame’ hosts first Mass since 2019 fire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Notre Dame Cathedral on Sunday …

Notre-Dame rises from the ashes in astonishing ceremony attended by world leaders | Photos
1 month ago

Notre-Dame rises from the ashes in astonishing ceremony attended by world leaders | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Notre-Dame rises from the ashes in astonishing ceremony attended by world leaders | Photos World leaders, including Trump, Zelensky, Musk, and Prince William, attended Notre Dame's reopening in Paris after a 5-year restoration following. World leaders, including Trump, Zelensky, Musk, and Prince William, attended Notre Dame's reopening in Paris after a 5-year restoration following a major fire. 1 / 13 …

Star-Studded Notre Dame re-opens: Donald Trump and 50 heads of state attend event
1 month ago

Star-Studded Notre Dame re-opens: Donald Trump and 50 heads of state attend event

India Today  

Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral will reopen today, on December 7, 5.5 years after a devastating fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout. One of the bells used during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France athletics venue has also been installed inside the cathedral with two smaller ones to join the bigger bells already …

Notre Dame re-opens five years after fire
1 month ago

Notre Dame re-opens five years after fire

Hindustan Times  

The archbishop of Paris re-opened Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday by symbolically knocking on the doors and entering the 12th-century landmark which has been restored after a devastating fire in 2019. People walk past as France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is reflected in a puddle Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris before the formal reopening for the first time since …

Notre Dame reopens its doors to French President Emmanuel Macron, other world leaders in rare symbol of unity
1 month ago

Notre Dame reopens its doors to French President Emmanuel Macron, other world leaders in rare symbol of unity

Hindustan Times  

France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. A soldier patrols amongst the crowd near France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris before it's formal reopening for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the …

The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfare
1 month ago

The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfare

Associated Press  

PARIS — Notre Dame is reopening its doors for the first time since a fire in 2019 nearly destroyed Paris’ beloved 12th-century cathedral. For more of AP’s coverage on Notre Dame, visit https://apnews.com/hub/notre-dame-cathedral ___ Here’s the latest: Macron welcomes Trump to Paris with presidential pomp, includes him in talks with Zelenskyy French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris …

Notre Dame Cathedral is reborn in a darkened world
1 month ago

Notre Dame Cathedral is reborn in a darkened world

Live Mint  

PARIS—The limestone facade of Notre Dame Cathedral is radiant. Notre Dame’s revival is nothing short of a miracle to many, a sign that cooperation across France and beyond to achieve a singular goal is still possible. Macron’s many opponents—from protesters on the streets to lawmakers in the National Assembly—see the return of Notre Dame differently. In his 19th-century novel “The …

Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity
1 month ago

Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. "A sign of hope, because what seemed impossible has become possible.” Saturday’s events will blend solemn religious tradition with cultural grandeur, starting with Ulrich symbolically reopening Notre Dame’s grand wooden doors. Other dignitaries …

Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity
1 month ago

Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral …

Notre Dame Cathedral resurrection: What to expect when the Cathedral reopens on December 7
1 month ago

Notre Dame Cathedral resurrection: What to expect when the Cathedral reopens on December 7

The Hindu  

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral reopens on December 7, five-and-a-half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout. A medieval Gothic masterpiece, Notre Dame de Paris is one of the French capital’s most beloved and visited monuments, celebrated for its rib vaulting, flying buttresses, stunning stained-glass windows and carved stone gargoyles. Victor Hugo helped make the …

World leaders gather for reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
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1 month ago

World leaders gather for reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Al Jazeera  

French President Emmanuel Macron thanks all who ‘saved, helped, rebuilt’ beloved cathedral after devastating 2019 fire. Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich ceremonially opened the doors to Notre-Dame on Saturday evening at the start of a ceremony attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and other heads of state from around the world. — Emmanuel Macron December 7, 2024 The 2019 fire brought …

Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, with its first service since a devastating fire
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1 month ago

Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, with its first service since a devastating fire

NPR  

Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, with its first service since a devastating fire toggle caption Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral rang on Saturday evening in Paris for the first time since a fire devastated the Paris landmark in 2019. Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich began the ceremony by knocking three times on the cathedral's door with his …

Miracles and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance
1 month ago

Miracles and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance

New Indian Express  

PARIS: The more than five-year reconstruction of Notre Dame cathedral has featured some near-miraculous recoveries, as well as several controversies. With the cathedral set to formally re-open on Saturday, AFP looks at some of the key moments: The saviours Paris firefighters won universal praise for their swift and decisive action on the evening of April 15, 2019, with officers later …

Inside Notre Dame, Paris’ Gothic gem, as it reopens to the world
1 month ago

Inside Notre Dame, Paris’ Gothic gem, as it reopens to the world

CNN  

Paris CNN — Five years after it was nearly destroyed in a devastating fire, Notre Dame de Paris formally reopened on Saturday with a two-hour ceremony inside the famed cathedral’s gleaming, newly renovated interior. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images Macron’s first stop on his seventh and final site visit of the refurbished Notre Dame cathedral is the forecourt outside the cathedral. …

Trump returns to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris
1 month ago

Trump returns to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris

CNN  

CNN — The Notre Dame Cathedral provided the luminous backdrop for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the geopolitical stage Saturday, when French officials put an ornate line under the five-year project to restore the soaring landmark with a reopening ceremony featuring dozens of world leaders. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images Macron’s first stop on his seventh and final site visit of …

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze
1 month ago

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze

Al Jazeera  

Reconstruction work after the fire in Paris in 2019 required about 2,000 workers. Notre-Dame Cathedral, situated on an island in the River Seine in Paris, France, is reopening this weekend after more than five years of intense reconstruction work to restore the medieval building to its former glory. French President Emmanuel Macron, who promised to restore the cathedral within five …

Notre Dame doors to open once again 5 years after fire: All about grand reopening
1 month ago

Notre Dame doors to open once again 5 years after fire: All about grand reopening

India Today  

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen its doors to the public on December 7, marking a huge milestone in the historic monument's recovery following the devastating fire in April 2019. French President Emmanuel Macron, who pledged to restore Notre Dame within five years, hailed the reopening as a testament to collective resilience and human ingenuity. …

Pomp and pageantry: What to expect from France's Notre Dame reopening ceremony
1 month ago

Pomp and pageantry: What to expect from France's Notre Dame reopening ceremony

Firstpost  

The Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is set to reopen five years after a massive fire destroyed a major portion of the roof. It’s the day that the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris will be reopened to the public, five years after a deadly fire destroyed the structure. A blend of religious ritual and showbiz The celebrations will kick off …

Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. Here's what comes next
1 month ago

Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. Here's what comes next

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Catholic faithful are so eager to worship again …

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years
1 month ago

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years

LA Times  

“The cathedral burned, she collapsed, and I collapsed the same day,” said Notre Dame Cathedral chief architect Philippe Villeneuve. “I gradually got back up as she got back up.” The day after the inferno struck Notre Dame on April 15, 2019, Philippe Villeneuve walked despondently into the remains of his cathedral. “This was about restoring the heart of France.” People …

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s 'heart' in 5 years
1 month ago

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s 'heart' in 5 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: The day after the inferno struck Notre Dame on April 15, 2019, Philippe Villeneuve walked despondently into the remains of his cathedral. "If I can make doubt there was ever a fire, then I’ve erased the horror.” Inked devotion While his restoration adhered faithfully to the historical designs of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, Villeneuve found a deeply personal way to mark …

'Miracles' and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance
1 month ago

'Miracles' and controversies in Notre Dame's renaissance

Raw Story  

by Adam PLOWRIGHT The more than five-year reconstruction of Notre Dame cathedral has featured some near-miraculous recoveries, as well as several controversies. AFP The image of the spire in flames crashing to the ground made front-page news around the world Battling smoke and the risk of falling debris, they formed a human chain with church officials to evacuate the most …

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s 'heart' in 5 years
1 month ago

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s 'heart' in 5 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "If I can make doubt there was ever a …

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years
1 month ago

Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s ‘heart’ in 5 years

Associated Press  

PARIS — The day after the inferno struck Notre Dame on April 15, 2019, Philippe Villeneuve walked despondently into the remains of his cathedral. “If I can make doubt there was ever a fire, then I’ve erased the horror.” Inked devotion While his restoration adhered faithfully to the historical designs of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, Villeneuve found a deeply personal way to …

Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame in Paris
1 month ago

Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame in Paris

Raw Story  

Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, in his first trip abroad as US president-elect, he announced on social media Monday. "It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been …

Donald Trump to attend Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral reopening after five-year restoration
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1 month ago

Donald Trump to attend Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral reopening after five-year restoration

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump will visit Paris this weekend to attend the famous Notre Dame Cathedral reopening. A journalist walks past the "Head of Christ crowned with thorns", from the chapel of Notre Dame de l'Echerelle-Troyes, during a press visit of the renewed Time Gallery at the Louvre-Lens The old building's full restoration took five years. "It is an honour …

'Very special day for all!' Trump says he'll attend re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral
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1 month ago

'Very special day for all!' Trump says he'll attend re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to attend the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was devasted by a fire in April 2019 and underwent a massive renovation worth hundreds of millions of dollars. French President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious re-opening goal of five years, and in keeping with that timeline, the cathedral is set to re-open …

Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris in first trip since election
1 month ago

Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris in first trip since election

Al Jazeera  

US president-elect says he will visit Paris for ‘very special day’ celebrating restoration of fire-damaged cathedral. Donald Trump has announced he will attend the reopening of Notre-Dame, the Paris landmark gutted by fire five years ago, in his first overseas trip since winning the United States presidential election. “It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to …

See First Images Of Notre Dame Cathedral's Restored Interior, 5 Years After Devastating Fire
1 month, 1 week ago

See First Images Of Notre Dame Cathedral's Restored Interior, 5 Years After Devastating Fire

Huff Post  

Five years after a fire tore through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the results of intensive and painstaking renovation work on the building were revealed ahead of its reopening on Dec. 8. AFP via Getty Images Flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame Cathedral as it burns on April 15, 2019 in Paris. STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN via Getty Images Macron; …

Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire
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1 month, 1 week ago

Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire

Associated Press  

PARIS — After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new self to the world on Friday, a watershed in the rebirth from its devastating fire in 2019. The occasion is French President Emmanuel Macron’s final visit to the construction site to see the restored interiors for himself before the iconic …

Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire
1 month, 1 week ago

Notre Dame Cathedral is going to unveil its new interior, a watershed in its rebirth from fire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After more than five years …

Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris unveiled after 2019 fire
1 month, 1 week ago

Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris unveiled after 2019 fire

Al Jazeera  

President Macron inspects the results of the 700-million-euro restoration, including the 19th-century Gothic spire returned to its former glory. After the 2019 fire, which reduced much of the 12th-century Gothic masterpiece to charred debris and toppled the spire, Macron set the ambitious goal to rebuild it within five years and make it “even more beautiful” than before. The “building site …

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire
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1 month, 1 week ago

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire

LA Times  

The 12th century Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral’s limestone walls look brand new, cleaned not only of dust from a devastating fire but also of grime that had accumulated for centuries. After more than five years of frenetic, but sometimes interrupted, reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral showed itself anew to the world Friday, with rebuilt soaring ceilings and bright stonework softening …

A restored Notre Dame cathedral is unveiled days before its official reopening
1 month, 1 week ago

A restored Notre Dame cathedral is unveiled days before its official reopening

NPR  

A restored Notre Dame cathedral is unveiled days before its official reopening toggle caption Christophe Petit Tesson/AFP via Getty Images The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen next month for the first time since a devastating fire crippled the beloved church in 2019. toggle caption Christophe Petit Tesson/AFP via Getty Images toggle caption Christophe Petit Tesson/AFP …

Fashion designer describes invitation to work on Notre Dame cathedral’s reopening as ‘a calling’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fashion designer describes invitation to work on Notre Dame cathedral’s reopening as ‘a calling’

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Jean-Charles de Castelbajac watched as Notre Dame cathedral burned in April 2019, he felt compelled to act somehow. “It’s something that is exploded that reconstructs itself,” Castelbajac said, likening the dissipated shards coming together to the cathedral’s own rebirth. In 1997, he created the rainbow-colored robes worn by Pope John Paul II for World Youth Day in …

Notre Dame’s restoration surplus of nearly $150M will be used for future preservation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Notre Dame’s restoration surplus of nearly $150M will be used for future preservation

Associated Press  

PARIS — More than five years after the devastating fire ravaged Notre Dame, igniting nearly $1 billion in pledged donations within days, restoration chief Philippe Jost says €140 million still remains from the funds as the cathedral prepares to reopen next month. He noted that these funds will be used “in agreement with the patrons and donors to carry out …

Five years of investigation fails to uncover Notre Dame fire cause
2 months ago

Five years of investigation fails to uncover Notre Dame fire cause

Firstpost  

Prosecutors told AFP this week that investigating magistrates have now ordered ‘a 3D simulation be created of the start of the fire using the images taken at the time’ Five years of investigation and expert reports have failed to identify the precise cause of the 2019 fire that ravaged Paris’ landmark Notre Dame cathedral, even as the probe draws to …

No culprit found five years on from Notre Dame fire
2 months ago

No culprit found five years on from Notre Dame fire

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Five years of investigation and expert reports have failed to identify the precise cause of the 2019 fire that ravaged Paris' landmark Notre Dame cathedral, even as the probe draws to a close just as the cathedral prepares to reopen early next month. “Every avenue, including the hypothesis of a human role in the origin of this fire explored …

Post-fire Notre Dame prepares to regain past glory
2 months ago

Post-fire Notre Dame prepares to regain past glory

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Notre Dame in one month will welcome back visitors and worshippers after a sometimes challenging restoration to return to its former glory the great Paris cathedral badly damaged by a devastating 2019 fire. For some at the time, the apocalyptic images of the blaze felt like the end of the more than 850-year history of Notre Dame or even …

Bells of Notre-Dame ring for first time since 2019 fire
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2 months ago

Bells of Notre-Dame ring for first time since 2019 fire

Al Jazeera  

Moment marks milestone in the Paris cathedral’s restoration, five years after a blaze ripped through the Gothic gem, toppling its spire. The bells of Notre-Dame Cathedral have rung out over the French capital for the first time since a fire devastated the landmark more than five years ago. The moment marked a milestone in the painstaking restoration of the 861-year-old …

Notre-Dame restoration expert issues warning to Copenhagen over Old Stock Exchange
8 months, 1 week ago

Notre-Dame restoration expert issues warning to Copenhagen over Old Stock Exchange

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Restoring Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, …

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The restoration of Notre Dame …

Notre Dame cathedral’s spire revealed in Paris as reconstruction continues after fire
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Notre Dame cathedral’s spire revealed in Paris as reconstruction continues after fire

Associated Press  

PARIS — Scaffolding that shrouded the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed, marking a milestone in its reconstruction. As the shell at the summit has been taken down in recent days, it has revealed the cathedral’s new spire for the first time, adorned with a golden rooster and cross, offering a …

Notre Dame gets new golden rooster in pivotal moment
1 year ago

Notre Dame gets new golden rooster in pivotal moment

Hindustan Times  

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral got a new golden rooster on Saturday, marking an important moment in the restoration of the famed landmark, which saw the destruction of its roof and other damage in a massive fire in 2019. Notre Dame gets new golden rooster in pivotal moment. The new rooster's "wings of fire" were a reminder that "the cathedral can …

Notre Dame cathedral’s iconic spire fell in flames. Now it is set to rise again
1 year, 7 months ago

Notre Dame cathedral’s iconic spire fell in flames. Now it is set to rise again

LA Times  

A slender taper of latticework, its filigree etched in flame against a smoke-darkened sky. When the world’s most recognizable cathedral, Notre Dame de Paris, burned on April 15, 2019, the toppling of its spire was the catastrophe’s defining moment — a dreamlike loop endlessly replayed, a stuttering stop-time interval that seemed, improbably, to last forever. “From this summer, we will …

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