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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Adamson

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame’ hosts first Mass since 2019 fire

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Notre Dame Cathedral on Sunday will host its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcends religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience.

For Catholics, it marks the revival of the city’s spiritual heart, a place where faith has been nurtured for centuries. For the world, it signals the rebirth of one of humanity’s most treasured landmarks.

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