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

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

The popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron remains stuck at under 30 per cent as he battles a series of political troubles, with no major change reported after the Notre-Dame fire, a poll said Sunday.

Macron popularity still weak after Notre-Dame fire: Poll

French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to give a televised address to the nation on Monday which was postponed due to Notre-Dame fire incident in Paris. It appears that Macron will now hold a press conference instead and will make an announcement in response to ''yellow vest'' protests that have rocked France.

Macron to answer 'yellow vest' protests next week through press conference

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

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

France will invite architects from around the world to submit designs for rebuilding the spire of Notre-Dame cathedral that was destroyed in a devastating blaze, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said Wednesday.

Will invite architects worldwide to submit designs to build Notre-Dame spire: PM Edouard Philippe

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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.

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