Notre Dame Cathedral will get its spire back by the end of 2023, more than four years after it was devastated by a fire. But to reopen the beloved symbol of France by Dec. 8, 2024, three conditions need to be met.
Notre Dame cathedral was on fire four years ago; here is what’s happening now
Notre Dame Cathedral reopening date announced as reconstruction on famous spire wraps up
Four years after a devastating fire, the date of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been set for Dec. 8, 2024, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, according to Philippe Villeneuve, the architect leading the reconstruction.
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The Easter liturgies — with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen — assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.
French police arrest cathedral volunteer who confesses to Nantes fire
French police have charged a cathedral volunteer with “destruction and damage by fire” in connection to the blaze.
French police suspect arson was cause of fire at Nantes cathedral
The blaze broke out in three places in the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul July 18.
Fire ravages historic California mission, but community vows to rebuild
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Fire drill at Mass? Oregon parish would rather be safe than sorry
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