It was an emotional moment for many French Catholics as Pope Leo XIV led prayers Sept. 25 inside Notre Dame,
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Pope Leo XIV To Visit Notre Dame, Lourdes, and Metz During Papal Trip to France
As Pope Leo XIV makes a triumphant papal return to Spain – where crowds have been eager to listen to his words after 15 years without an apostolic visit – the French bishops’ conference released additional details regarding the pope’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France, hoping the atmosphere will match the joy across Spain.
Notre-Dame Cathedral’s Final Restoration to Begin Next Year, Conclude in 2033
More than seven years after a devastating fire damaged Notre-Dame Cathedral, French officials have announced the final phase of the landmark restoration project, with work expected to continue from 2027 through 2033.
More Than 11 Million Have Visited Notre Dame Since Its Reopening
Notre Dame de Paris celebrated the first anniversary of its reopening Dec. 7 with a major milestone: more than 11 million people have visited the iconic cathedral in the past 12 months.
Notre Dame Prepares to Reopen Towers’ Tour With Return of Famed Statues of Saints to Rooftop
Symbolic lifting of the statues surrounding the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris marked the beginning of one of the last phases of the roof reconstruction before the towers of the Parisian icon will reopen to the public on Sept. 20.
‘Long Live Notre Dame de Paris!’ Jubilation As Iconic Catholic Cathedral Reopens
By Caroline de Sury PARIS (OSV) — The solemn reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral put Paris in the center of the Catholic world on the evening of Dec. 7 as the archbishop of France’s capital struck the magnificent door with his pastoral staff, marking the moment of the iconic Catholic church’s rebirth. The Gothic masterpiece […]
Parisian Patrons: Here Are 9 Saints to Accompany Catholics for the Reopening of Notre Dame
The 16th century French King Francois I once said that “Paris isn’t a city, it’s a world,” and so is the rich Catholic culture visible in its people and places. With the reopening of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral on Dec. 7-8, here are the names of Parisian saints to accompany Catholics both at home and during any travels they may take to the City of Light
As Cross and Tower Bells Return to Notre Dame, Firefighters’ Chaplain Recalls Battle to Save Icon
The cross over Notre Dame’s choir and the eight bronze bells in the north tower can now be reinstalled in their rightful place in the iconic Paris cathedral.
History of St. Peter’s Basilica, Paris Cathedral on Exhibit in Washington
A swirling image and the sounds of a whirlpool let exhibit visitors know that through the magic of technology, they will soon be transported to a different time and place.
Sponsor a Gargoyle: New Fundraiser Launched for Notre Dame in Paris
A novel fundraising approach to restore one of the most iconic monuments in the world, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, enables donors to have a piece of history. On April 15, Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris unveiled an interactive website that allows people to donate by adopting or sponsoring pieces of precious art and artifacts that were damaged in a 2019 fire.