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US President-elect Donald Trump is welcomed by French president Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Notre-Dame Cathedral re-opening ceremony, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on december 7, 2024.
POWER GRAB?

Trump Awkwardly Arm Wrestles With French President in Paris

The world leaders have long been rumored to be “frenemies.”

Lily Mae Lazarus

US President-elect Donald Trump talks on phone as he rides back from Trump International Golf Club to Mar-a-Lago, his residence in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 27, 2024.
MAGNIFIQUE

Trump Announces First Foreign Visit Since Election Victory

The president-elect is heading to Paris.

Zachary Folk

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SACRE BLEU

Public Revolts Against Plan for Modern Windows in Notre Dame

President Macron wants to have a contest for new stained glass creations.

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General Jean-Louis Georgelin attends a ceremony marking the end of his duty as chief of staff to the French army in 2010.
LASTING LEGACY

General Leading Notre-Dame Restoration Dies on Hiking Trip

Jean-Louis Georgelin was tasked with overseeing renovations on the iconic cathedral after a fire in 2019.

Emily Shugerman

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OOH LA LA

Workers Discover Ancient Tomb Under Notre Dame Cathedral

Crews preparing to repair the ancient spire that was destroyed in the devastating 2019 fire have found ancient tombs with perfectly preserved mummies.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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COMEBACK

Notre Dame Cathedral Will Reopen in 2024

It will be an exact replica of the landmark, which was destroyed by a fire in 2019.

Alaina Demopoulos

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BURNING TEARS

Notre Dame Misses First Christmas Eve Mass in 216 Years

And the rector says there’s only a 50 percent chance the fire-ravaged structure survives.

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THANK GOD

Notre Dame Came Within Minutes of Collapse: NYT

A New York Times investigation shows that the bravery of a team of firefighters saved the cathedral from ruin.

Jamie Ross

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HAVE FAITH

Worshipers Will Wear Hardhats at First Notre Dame Mass

A small group of 30 Catholics will celebrate the first mass after the devastating April 15 fire on Saturday.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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OPENING THE DOORS

Notre Dame Cathedral to Host First Mass Since April Fire

Between 20 and 30 people are expected to attend the small mass this Saturday.

Julia Arciga

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