Paris’ Notre Dame Comes Closer to Reopening | VOANews

Next month marks an important step in the reconstruction of Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral, heavily damaged by fire four years ago. The base of the new spire is to be built, and officials hope to reopen the cathedral by the end of next year. From Briey, France, where the work on the spire is being done, Lisa Bryant reports.

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[andyroo]

Thank you to all of the craftsmen and laborers who are rebuilding history for the rest of the world.

[crabbyhayes]

This rebuild is a testament to the skill and hard work of these dedicated professionals.

[davef.]

Godspeed. Their passions and dedication are much appreciated by the faithful of the world. Thanks.

[marlinweekley]

Amazing work! And really puts into perspective the craftmanship of the orginal builders who worked without modern tools or even electricity

[danielafreedman]

Blessings and Strength for your historic work!

[feeberizer]

I visited Notre Dame back in 1980. It's a magnificent structure. I hope these repairs will bring it back to it's former glory as close as possible.

[natashalion]

God Bless, all those on the restoration project, thank you ~

[john_in_phoenix]

Glad to see this one of a kind treasure getting near to rebuilt.

[jonathanrobertson]

Paris wouldn't be Paris without ND. I saw it as a kid when our family vacationed there and it would be a shame if it wasn't open to the public when/if I am able to visit again.

[grimftl]

There's never time to do it right, but there's always time to do it over.
Take your time - there's no hurry.

[hotwax]

I'm surprised they're going this fast. I remember a year (maybe two years) ago, reading that work was being heavily delayed because they were having difficulty getting the money and labor. But if they've gotten this far since then, that's a huge achievement. I just hope they aren't rushing to get done before the five-year anniversary or the Summer Olympics. They should take as much time as they need to, even if that means working past either of those points.

[angelakralicek]

Visiting Notre Dame is on my bucket list! I am watching the reconstruction with great anticipation.

[pdmacguire]

The reputation of France will be enhanced by carrying out this restoration correctly. This isn't a road race.

[gerardolopez-qokv]

Thanks you all for such an effort. Amazing church. Good for L' France.

[crixxxxxxxxx]

How about they take the time to rebuild it right, rather than meeting a deadline for the Olympics, which has absolutely nothing to do with the cathedral?

[lj]

Notre Dame will shine again in full glory!

[howardsmith]

I am neither Catholic nor French, but it will be a glorious day when this masterpiece is finally finished and open again.

[rmp]

Notre Dame Cathedral is important because
France is, culturally, the eldest daughter of the Catholic Christianity.
That in France, too, crimes (arson, murder, persecution) have been committed against Holy God and His Church - is simply the ongoing way of the secular world...

As to the video's reference to a "Global" Celebration of beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening....
alas,
historically, we Catholics know very well how "Global powers that be" (of this passing world) have treated not only our Blessed Lord Jesus - but also those of us who sincerely seek to follow Him: "Celebration'" would not be the accurate word...

As devout Catholics, we must be prepared for our lives to echo the reality of Good Friday... we are undeterred only because Easter is indeed coming.🙏🕯🌄

[reginabillotti]

Notre Dame took a century to build and the 19th century restoration took 20 years. I hope they aren't cutting corners to reopen it so quickly.

[yvonnetomenga]

@Voice of America • Thanks for the update! 👍