Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen

Notre Dame Cathedral prepares to reopen
Precious ornaments, including a 14th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, are being returned to Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral as the church prepares to reopen after it was devastated by a fire in 2019. Here’s how the iconic cathedral has been restored since the blaze.
What to know about Notre Dame Cathedral’s highly anticipated reopening
A series of events will count down to the iconic Parisian cathedral’s reopening five years after a devastating fire.
Candle procession returns Virgin Mary statue to Notre-Dame cathedral before reopening
A procession of hundreds of people holding candles walked through the streets of Paris to bring a famed statue of the Virgin Mary and child back to Notre-Dame Cathedral on Friday, five years after it was moved to a nearby church after a devastating fire.
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A graceful renewal of Notre-Dame Cathedral
The workers who restored the Gothic icon in Paris after a devastating fire celebrate eternal qualities in their skill and artistry. That speaks to real worship.
Our Lady’s statue will be the first one to return to her Notre Dame Cathedral
In what is seen by the church of Paris as a triumphant return, the famous statue of the Virgin of the Pillar will be restored to her place in Notre Dame Cathedral Nov. 15.
Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen 5 years after horrifying fire — with new $150M fund to protect Paris landmark
The iconic 12th-century monument will have a new $150 million surplus fund to protect it when visitors return on Dec. 7.
Hear the Bells of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral Ring Out for the First Time in More Than Five Years
The cathedral has been under renovation since 2019, when it was badly damaged in a fire. Crews are testing the bells before the historic structure reopens on December 8
‘Pay to view’ entry fee suggestion for restored Notre-Dame cathedral
Calls to charge admission to enter the 861-year-old cathedral are ever-louder, and Culture minister Rachida Dati’s voice is amongst them. Speaking to Le Figaro newspaper in October, Dati suggested that a €5 fee to enter Notre-Dame would generate €75 million a year.
Virgin Mary statue returns to Notre Dame Cathedral
A medieval statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, known as “The Virgin of Paris,” returned to Notre Dame cathedral Friday evening, five years after surviving the devastating 2019 fire that engulfed the landmark.
Notre Dame Cathedral bells ring for first time in 5 years
Eight bells inside the Notre Dame Cathedral rang out on Friday for this first time since a fire damaged the roof and spire of the historic church in Paris five years ago.
Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen 5 years after major fire
A series of events will count down to the iconic Parisian cathedral’s reopening five years after a devastating fire.
Virgin Mary statue, a symbol of resilience, returns to Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after fire
A medieval statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, known as the “Virgin of Paris,” has returned to Notre Dame cathedral, five ...
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Notre Dame's bells ring out in Paris for first time since 2019 fire
“Five years ago, a promise: to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral together,” Macron said on X Friday. “Today, its bells are ...
Notre-Dame Ready to Welcome ‘Whole World,’ Officials Say
Millions of visitors are expected at the cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since the devastating 2019 ...
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Notre Dame's restoration surplus of nearly $150M will be used for future preservation
More than five years after the devastating fire ravaged Notre Dame, igniting nearly $1 billion in pledged donations ...