Paris’ Notre Dame has officially reopened its doors after suffering a devastating fire five years ago, and is ready to welcome visitors. The famed cathedral opened on Dec. 7 to much fanfare after being closed since it caught fire in 2019 for extensive renovation work.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris held its first Mass since the devastating 2019 fire, marking a milestone in its five-year restoration. A new altar was c

Notre Dame Cathedral, its air thick with the smell of incense, hosted its first Mass on Sunday since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcended religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience.