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Greg Garrett: Notre Dame Cathedral has meaning for us all – Here’s why the world now mourns

April 16, 2019

Greg Garrett: Notre Dame Cathedral has meaning for us all – Here’s why the world now mourns

When the Notre Dame Cathedral exploded into flames Monday, people around the world were shocked and saddened, not just because it is a place of historic and sacred significance, but because a thing of beauty was damaged and defaced before our very eyes.

Macron vows to rebuild Notre Dame in 5 years as dramatic firefighter footage is released

April 16, 2019

Macron vows to rebuild Notre Dame in 5 years as dramatic firefighter footage is released

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Tuesday to rebuild the badly burned Notre Dame Cathedral in five years, as dramatic footage was released showing the heroism of firefighters who battled the blaze for hours.

Hero priest saves precious artifacts from Notre Dame Cathedral fire, but the fate of many treasures remains unknown

April 16, 2019

Hero priest saves precious artifacts from Notre Dame Cathedral fire, but the fate of many treasures remains unknown

A French priest has been branded as a hero for saving the Blessed Sacrament and the Crown of Thorns from Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral during the blaze on Monday, while the fate of other precious treasures remains unknown.

Notre Dame cathedral donations swell past $700 million mark

April 16, 2019

Notre Dame cathedral donations swell past $700 million mark

Donations to help rebuild Notre Dame cathedral hit the $700 million mark midday Tuesday - with two of France's rival billionaires pledging the bulk of the cash.

Newt Gingrich: The Cathedral of Notre Dame must be restored – Here’s how you can help

April 16, 2019

Newt Gingrich: The Cathedral of Notre Dame must be restored – Here’s how you can help

As Callista and I sat watching the terrible fire in Paris that was burning the Cathedral of Notre Dame, our thoughts went back to the many times we had visited Paris.

Trump offers condolences to Macron for Notre Dame fire: 'Those bells will sound again'

April 16, 2019

Trump offers condolences to Macron for Notre Dame fire: 'Those bells will sound again'

President Trump offered condolences Tuesday to French President Emmanuel Macron over the devastating fire that ravaged the famed Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris a day earlier.

Dr. Bill Bennett: Notre Dame is more than just a building, it represents Western Civilization

April 16, 2019

Dr. Bill Bennett: Notre Dame is more than just a building, it represents Western Civilization

The Notre Dame is more than just a building - it's a representation of Western civilization - and it's crucial to remember its significance as parts of the 850-year-old structure crumbled in a devastating fire on Monday, former education secretary Bill Bennett said.

Notre Dame’s destruction was ‘bound to happen’ after years of neglect and lack of upkeep, expert claims

April 16, 2019

Notre Dame’s destruction was ‘bound to happen’ after years of neglect and lack of upkeep, expert claims

The massive inferno that engulfed Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral left its wake a blackened shell of a historic monument that survived nearly 900s years of tumultuous French history.

Notre Dame’s golden altar cross seen glowing as images emerge from inside showing fire-ravaged cathedral

April 16, 2019

Notre Dame’s golden altar cross seen glowing as images emerge from inside showing fire-ravaged cathedral

Its iconic twin bell towers remained visibly intact as a symbol of hope that from the ashes Notre Dame could be rebuilt after an inferno engulfed the iconic cathedral.

Robert Charles: Hearts ache after loss of Notre Dame – America must help rebuild

April 16, 2019

Robert Charles: Hearts ache after loss of Notre Dame – America must help rebuild

Americans have shaped and been shaped by history. We are generous; so are our friends. Today, we must pause to understand the importance of the horrific fire which consumed Notre Dame de Paris on Monday, then resolve with all our hearts to help the French rebuild.