April 15 marks the somber anniversary of the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It is also a moment to celebrate the church’s role in nurturing and preserving the cultural and artistic heritage of the West.
The reconstruction of Notre Dame is a symbol of hope
Carpenters hail end of Notre Dame roof reconstruction; rector calls it ‘a work of Joseph and Jesus’
Milestones have been and will be reported on regularly for the restorations of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, but one recently made Parisians drop a tear or two — the reconstruction of the roof structure is now completed.
Video game may have a role in Notre Dame Cathedral’s reconstruction
Publishing giant Ubisoft is headquartered in Paris and has generously donated over $500,000 and pledged its virtual rendition of Notre Dame and its research from “Assassin’s Creed: Unity” to the restoration team.
Iraq Christians’ status more stable but still precarious, say panelists
Although life in Iraq for Christians has stabilized since the routing of Islamic State from the country, their numbers are down from 2014, when the militant group began its insurgency, with their towns largely wrecked and infrastructure in shambles.