Early morning runners stopped in their tracks, dumb-founded. Across the river, s...
PARIS - Early morning runners stopped in their tracks, dumb-founded. Across the river, still smouldering, loomed the burnt-out form of Notre-Dame de Paris, its spire collapsed, its bell towers and buttresses standing silent in the dawn light.
Days before the commemoration of Easter, a church that has stood as a monument to the Catholic faith and a symbol of France for nearly nine centuries had been eviscerated by an inferno that police believe may have started by accident.“I am praying and my wife is singing,” he said. “It is just crazy and surreal... For Christians, it is terrible ahead of Easter.”
For Olivier Lebib, an artisan who has lived in Paris for 40 years, it is essential the cathedral is restored to its glory.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Paris prosecutor - accident seen as likely cause of Notre Dame fireThe fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral was likely to have been the result of an ac...
Read more »
Canada's Notre Dame bells ring out for Paris: 'They never ring midday''Our heritage is very fragile,' Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal Pastor Miguel Castellanos said.
Read more »
‘My heart goes out to Paris:’ Notre Dame blaze unites much of the world in disbeliefIn their initial responses, many European leaders emphasized how much the history of Notre Dame was intertwined with their own.
Read more »
The Latest: Prosecutor: No evidence of arson at Notre DamePARIS (AP) — The Latest on the fire that swept through Paris' Notre Dame cathedral (all times local): 12:25 p.m The Paris prosecutor says there's no evidence of arson in the Notre Dame...
Read more »
$339 million pledged to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral after fire nearly destroys Paris landmark'My thoughts and prayers are with those who worship at the Cathedral and all of France at this difficult time': Queen Elizabeth says she has been 'deeply saddened' to see images of Notre Dame cathedral fire.
Read more »
$339 million pledged to rebuild Notre Dame after fire nearly destroys Paris landmarkINSIDE NOTRE DAME: Footage shows smoldering interior of Paris' iconic Notre Dame cathedral. Firefighters this morning declared success in their battle to extinguish the flames that engulfed the building.
Read more »
Paris mourns as Notre Dame smoldersNotre Dame's foundation stone was laid in 1163, and the cathedral was finally completed in the 13th century. It withstood multiple restorations and extensions, including the addition of its central spire in the 19th century.
Read more »
The Latest: Notre Dame's organ survives the fireGet breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.
Read more »
Devastating Notre Dame Cathedral fire fully extinguished after 9 hoursThe blaze caused the roof to collapse, destroyed a spire and spread to one of two rectangular towers, but the structure and main works of art were saved.
Read more »
$339 million pledged to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral after fire nearly destroys Paris landmarkAt least 300 million euros ($339 million) have been pledged so far to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral, which nearly burned to the ground on Monday. Paris fire brigade video shows extent of catastrophic blaze that engulfed Notre Dame cathedral, threatening one of the greatest architectural treasures
Read more »