Pope Francis said Friday that he would not attend the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris in December, denying reports announcing his arrival. Asked by a French journalist aboard the papal plane returning him to Rome after his long tour of the Asia-Pacific, Francis replied: "I will not go to Paris.

Pope Francis says won't go to Paris for Notre-Dame reopening

Nearly two years after a massive fire destroyed the interiors of the famous cathedral, Notre-Dame, the Catholic diocese of Paris is seeking more help to repair the interiors.

Notre-Dame cathedral asks for 6 million for interior restoration

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday observed the work to salvage and restore Notre-Dame de Paris, two years to the day after flames ripped through the cathedral's centuries-old attic and sent its spire crashing through the vaults below.

Macron scales Notre-Dame's rooftop two years after cathedral fire

For the first time in over two centuries, Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral was unable to hold midnight mass on Christmas Eve, as reconstruction work continues after the April fire that ravaged ancient structure. #WION #Notre-Dam #Chistmas

No Christmas mass at Notre-Dame for the first time in 200 years

Notre-Dame cathedral will fail to hold a Christmas mass for the first time since 1803, French officials confirmed on Saturday, as workers continue to repair and rebuild the Paris landmark eight months after a devastating fire.

No Christmas Mass at Notre-Dame for first time in two centuries

A French court on Monday sentenced five members of an all-female jihadist cell to between five and 30 years in prison over a failed bid to detonate a car bomb outside Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.

French female jihadist gang sentenced to up to 30 years in jail

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is still at risk of collapse after being gutted by a fire in April, with more stonework falling during the recent heatwave in the French capital, the government said on Wednesday.

Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris 'still at risk of collapse' after fire

A small congregation wearing hard hats attended mass at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday (June 15), the first service to be held since fire devastated the Gothic landmark two months ago.

Worshippers in hard hats attend Notre-Dame's first mass since fire

Paris's Notre-Dame holds first mass since devastating blaze

The Notre-Dame cathedral will host its first mass this weekend since a fire ravaged the Paris landmark almost two months ago, the city's diocese said Tuesday. The mass -- led by Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit -- will be celebrated on a very small scale late Saturday, the diocese said.

Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass since fire ravaged Paris landmark almost two months ago

French lawmakers on Friday approved a controversial law for restoring Notre-Dame within five years after the famous Paris cathedral sustained major fire damage last month.

French MPs approve law on speedy Notre-Dame restoration

French police said they arrested more than 200 "yellow vest" demonstrators in Paris on Saturday as clashes broke out with demonstrators turning out for the 23rd week of anti-government protests.

Police arrest 'yellow vest' demonstrators as clashes break out

The remaining paintings inside the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris are to be removed on Friday and stored, with fire service officials now satisfied the damaged structure is safe enough to go inside.

All Notre-Dame paintings to be removed as officials head inside

A 37-year-old man who entered New York's famed St. Patrick's Cathedral carrying two full gasoline cans, lighter fluid and lighters was charged with attempted arson on Thursday, police said.

Man who carried gas cans into New York cathedral charged with attempted arson

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed Paris firefighters for their ''exemplary'' actions in battling the Notre-Dame cathedral blaze. Macron hosted a ceremony at the Elysee Palace for the firefighters.

Macron hails 'exemplary' Notre-Dame firefighters during a ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wrote to French President Emmanuel Macron in the aftermath of the devastating fire in Notre-dame cathedral in Paris. Expressing shock and sadness over the devastating fire, PM Modi conveyed his solidarity and the solidarity of the people of India with the people of France.

Notre-Dame fire: Prime Minister Modi writes to French President; expresses solidarity

A YouTube fact-check feature which is meant to tackle misinformation accidentally tagged live broadcasts of a fire engulfing Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris with details about the 9/11 terror attacks.

YouTube accidentally links Notre-Dame fire to 9/11 attacks

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A raging fire that tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris was under control early Tuesday after the blaze brought its towering spire and roof crashing to the ground, wiping out centuries of priceless heritage central to French culture and history. Watch more to know more.

WION Gravitas: Notre-Dame fire under control, Macron vows to rebuild

A small fire broke out at a guard's booth in the courtyard at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem but was extinguished and the site remains open, authorities said Tuesday.

Fire broke out in Al-Aqsa mosque as Notre-Dame cathedral burned

Notre-Dame cathedral fire was probably caused by accident: French prosecutors The fire that tore through Notre-Dame cathedral was probably caused by accident, French prosecutors said on Tuesday after firefighters doused the last flames in the ruins overnight.

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The fire that tore through Notre-Dame cathedral was probably caused by accident, French prosecutors said on Tuesday after firefighters doused the last flames in the ruins overnight.

Notre-Dame cathedral fire was probably caused by accident, say French prosecutors

Billionaires and private donors pledged hundreds of millions of euros on Tuesday to help rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris which has been devastated by fire.

Billionaires, private donors mobilise to rebuild Notre-Dame

A fire broke out at the Notre-Dame cathedral on Monday afternoon in Central Paris, the fire service said. Images posted on social media showed flames and huge clouds of smoke billowing above the roof of the gothic cathedral, the most visited historic monument in Europe.

Major fire breaks out at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris