First mass to be held in Notre Dame since April fire
The Notre Dame cathedral is holding its first Mass since the April fire that ravaged the edifice’s roof and caused its masterpiece spire to collapse. Continue reading
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Areas near Notre Dame Cathedral closed to the public due to elevated lead levels: Paris police
Paris police say areas near Notre Dame Cathedral with elevated lead levels after the fire that ravaged the famous monument will remain closed to the public until they are deemed safe. Continue reading
‘We need a roof too’: Housing advocates protest after $1B raised to rebuild Notre Dame
Dozens of public housing advocates protested outside the gutted Notre Dame in Paris Monday to demand that France’s poorest be remembered after donors pledged $1 billion to rebuild the cathedral and its destroyed roof. Continue reading
Firefighters who battled Notre Dame blaze honoured during Easter mass in Paris
The archbishop of Paris and Catholics from around France and the world honored the firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral, praying Sunday at a special Easter Mass for a swift reconstruction of the beloved monument. Continue reading
Police, Yellow Vest demonstrators clash as protests continue in Paris
Clashes broke out between dozens of demonstrators and police in Paris on the 23rd Saturday of Yellow Vest protests. Continue reading
Billionaires criticized after donating to Notre Dame restoration instead of other, human causes
Pledged donations from French billionaires, companies and ordinary citizens for the restoration of fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral are approaching 900 million euros after just two days, a reflection of the landmark’s resonance in the national psyche. Continue reading
Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate’s Monsignor has fond memories of Notre Dame Cathedral
By Matt Carty Reporter
Monsignor Dennis Noon of Guelph’s Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate has wonderful memories of walking through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Continue reading
For Canadian mason, the Notre Dame Cathedral is ‘more than a building’
The iconic French cathedral is a touchstone for John-Philippe Smith. Continue reading
Ubisoft historian says company’s 3D Notre Dame Cathedral a reminder of beauty amid rebuild
A Montreal-made video game may provide some comfort for those longing to revisit every inch of the church. Continue reading
Notre Dame receives $1 billion in donations as French president vows to rebuild in 5 years
Nearly $1 billion has already poured in from ordinary worshippers and high-powered magnates around the world to restore the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, after the French president set a controversial five-year deadline to get the work done. Continue reading