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World leaders invited to \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace after ceremony<\/h2>\n
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Guests are leaving the cathedral. President Macron invited world leaders and government representative to the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace for dinner after the ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Public can now book tickets to visit Notre Dame online <\/h2>\n
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Members of the public eager to visit Notre Dame now that the famed cathedral is officially open can now book tickets online, at no cost, of course.<\/p>\n

“Notre-Dame Cathedral is open to all, freely and without charge,” the cathedral’s website<\/a> said, noting that the first available slots went online today. <\/p>\n

Booking online is “entirely optional,” it notes, with visitors also able to make their way to the cathedral without a ticket. However, they can likely expect long lines in the immediate wake of the cathedral’s reopening, with a visit to the ticketing page already leading to a “queue” due to a high frequency of visitors. <\/p>\n

The website encourages people to check back even if maximum capacity is temporarily reached, saying new visitor slots will be regularly made available.<\/p>\n


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Who are the choir singers helping ‘reawaken’ Notre Dame?<\/h2>\n
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Today’s entire service has been accompanied by the choirs of the Notre Dame de Paris Choir School, a training center for young singers.<\/p>\n

Their voices rang out during the rite of the opening of the doors and filled the air with music as the cathedral’s doors swung open with a burst of song for the first time in five years.<\/p>\n

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The choir school effectively lost its home in the 2019 fire that destroyed much of the cathedral’s roof and its iconic spire, forcing its closure for years.<\/p>\n

Today’s service marks something of a homecoming for the choir school, with members also expected to perform during an inaugural mass tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jill Biden holds her daughter\u2019s hand during ceremony <\/h2>\n
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Jill Biden held tightly the hand of her daughter, Ashley, as the reopening ceremony took place. They both appeared moved by the organ dialogue with the archbishop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pope Francis calls for renewal and generosity<\/h2>\n
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In his message to Notre Dame and the French people, Pope Francis said he hoped for a \u201cprophetic sign of the renewal of the church in France.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also emphasized the importance of welcoming visitors \u201cgenerously and freely,” a comment seemingly directed at the French culture minister\u2019s controversial proposal for visitors to pay an entrance fee, which has caused debate and was largely rejected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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From November: Choir formed from the ashes of the cathedral helps mark reopening\u00a0 <\/h2>\n
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PARIS \u2014 Most have on jeans, some wear rough work boots, and one sings with a white construction helmet tucked under his arm. Gathered in the church hall\u00a0<\/strong>before the altar, their song begins low and soft, surges and then sweeps through the Gothic-style church and up to its soaring stone ceiling.<\/p>\n

The 80-strong choir has come together to do more than sing, though \u2014 the crew of architects, stonemasons, archaeologists, art historians, art conservators and others have helped rebuild Paris\u2019\u00a0Notre Dame cathedral<\/a>\u00a0after a\u00a0fire ripped through the iconic French Gothic masterpiece\u00a0<\/a>nearly five years ago.<\/p>\n

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‘It’s very moving to be here’ <\/h2>\n
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Watching the Notre Dame’s doors swing open to a burst of choir song marked an emotional moment for the thousands of people taking in the display from just outside the cathedral.<\/p>\n

One man could be seen watching today’s ceremony in silence, with tears running down his face. Others could be seen huddled together, their eyes shining.<\/p>\n

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“It’s very moving to be here,” said Ariane Ginnaros as she watched on with her husband, Clement Walter, and their young daughter, Thalie.<\/p>\n

“It’s a bit emotional and also a bit proud,” Walter added, holding Thalie up on his shoulders.<\/p>\n

In France, he said, “we are used to being so pessimistic about the capacity of the French government to actually manage a big task properly \u2014 and then eventually, it’s here. We’re so happy and proud.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Organist Olivier Latry awakens Notre Dame organ<\/h2>\n
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Olivier Latry, who has served as Notre Dame\u2019s organist for 40 years, is awakening the organ for its symbolic resurrection after the fire. The instrument, with 8,000 pipes, was painstakingly disassembled, cleaned and tuned after the 2019 fire. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Archbishop blesses the organ<\/h2>\n
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The archbishop is blessing the organ, calling it to “wake up its harmony.” <\/p>\n

“Wake up, organ, sacred instrument,” he chants, marking a symbolic moment in the ceremony.<\/p>\n

The organ responds with music as 8,000 pipes come alive. There is symbolic dialogue between the archbishop and the organ.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PHOTO: Guests stand as clergy walk down the aisle in Notre Dame <\/h2>\n
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Priest reads pope’s message<\/h2>\n
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During the service, another priest read a message from Pope Francis. <\/p>\n

The pope\u2019s message is read by his representative, Apostolic Nuncio to France Celestino Migliore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Designer touch at Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
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The bright primary colors on the banners and the priests\u2019 robes and cloaks reflect the signature style of designer Jean-Charles Castelbajac.<\/p>\n

In an interview with NBC News, Castelbajac, a devout Catholic who has collaborated with the Paris Diocese three times in designing its liturgical clothing, shared his experience.<\/p>\n

“When one year and a half ago, Monseigneur Urich called me and gave me this mission to be the one who designed the vestments for the reopening of Notre Dame, I should say that my heart was beating especially fast,” he said. “It was to inscribe myself not as a designer but as a companion, as someone part of a long chain of 800 years as one of those who contributed to Notre Dame.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Religious ceremony begins<\/h2>\n
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The religious service has begun at Notre Dame, with 113 banners representing each parish in Paris entering the cathedral as part of the procession.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Macron thanks those who saved, rebuilt cathedral <\/h2>\n
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Speaking at the grand reopening ceremony, Macron said, \u201cI am before you to offer the gratitude of the French nation, gratitude towards those who saved and rebuilt the cathedral.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also expressed gratitude \u201cto all those who are present at this moment where we are about to take part in the returning of her [Notre Dame] to Catholics, to Paris, to France and the entire world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thousands clap for first responders<\/h2>\n
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Thousands of people watching the display outside the cathedral clapped for first responders as they appeared on the screen.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all here and it\u2019s wonderful,” one elderly man in the crowd said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegard \u2014 look at this!\u201d he exclaimed, pointing to the screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Macron’s speech begins<\/h2>\n
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Macron has begun his speech at Notre Dame, a pivotal moment in the cathedral’s grand reopening ceremony. It was moved indoors due to weather. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ukrainian president praises meeting with Trump and Macron<\/h2>\n
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Zelenskyy said today that he had a \u201cgood and productive trilateral meeting\u201d with Trump and Macron at the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Trump is, as always, resolute. I thank him. I also extend my gratitude to Emmanuel for organizing this important meeting,\u201d he wrote on social media<\/a>. \u201cWe all want this war to end as soon as possible and in a just way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zelenskyy said the leaders agreed to keep working together and that \u201cpeace through strength is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Musical recital at Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
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A musical recital is now underway at Notre Dame, featuring violinist Renaud Capu\u00e7on and cellist Gautier Capu\u00e7on, two brothers performing an interpretation of “La Passacaille” by Handel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applause inside for Notre Dame firefighters <\/h2>\n
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Enthusiastic applause erupted inside Notre Dame as firefighters entered wearing fluorescent orange uniforms and holding their shiny helmets. Also present are representatives of those who played key roles in saving the cathedral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Video of 2019 fire played at Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
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A video is now being played that shows the devastating fire on April 15, 2019 and the heroic firefighters who battled the fire to save the famous site. <\/p>\n

The film also pays tribute to the \u201cbuilder\u201d who restored Notre Dame.\u00a0This film is being projected on large screens outside of Notre Dame before 40,000 persons who have come to flank the Seine and participate in the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PHOTO: Donald Trump and Prince William shake hands at Notre Dame cathedral<\/h2>\n
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Archbishop welcomes Marcron and Paris mayor<\/h2>\n
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The Archbishop entered Notre Dame, followed by President Macron, First Lady Brigitte Macron, and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. He shook hands with each of them as they entered the cathedral.<\/p>\n

They were led to the front of the church by the Rector of Notre Dame, Olivier Ribadeau-Dumas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Symbolic knock at Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
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The Archbishop knocked three times on the cathedral door with his staff, each knock followed by a response from the choir. This ritual symbolized the opening of Notre Dame for its grand reopening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Religious procession at Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
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The religious procession began with priests from each Paris parish carrying banners featuring their logos, led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich. The clergy wore liturgical capes designed by French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. The white medieval cloaks, adorned with primary shards of color, symbolized brilliance and spirituality reaching out to the people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The ceremony begins<\/h2>\n
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Members of the public to the near he cathedral started cheering when the Notre Dame bells rang. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Notre Dame bells ring for the first time since fire<\/h2>\n
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The bells of Notre Dame are ringing for the first time since the fire. While the eight bells were not damaged, they required cleaning\u00a0and tuning. The bells now call people to church once again. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PHOTO: French politicians and guests sit inside Notre Dame ahead of a ceremony<\/h2>\n
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Yanis Depocko came out to watch the reopening service alone<\/h2>\n
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Yanis Depocko came out to watch the reopening service alone.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy friends don\u2019t care, so I\u2019m alone,\u201d the 20-year-old social media influencer laughed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Still, Depocko said he felt it was important to be here tonight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like the story,\u201d he said of the cathedral. \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful symbol of Paris.\u201d<\/p>\n

Depocko said he was also excited to see some of guests in attendance at the event, particularly Trump.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe\u2019s not afraid to speak controversially and\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0a charismatic man,\u201d he said. \u201cI like Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump’s arrival at Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
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Trump arrived at Notre Dame, greeted by a handshake from Macron and a kiss for Brigitte Macron. Covered by an umbrella, he walked across the square towards the cathedral entrance, waving to the crowd. French media reported that approximately 20 security guards surrounded him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Extra seats added for Notre Dame ceremony<\/h2>\n
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To accommodate the large number of guests for tonight\u2019s reopening ceremony, Notre Dame has added 200 extra seats to its usual 1,500, ensuring more space for attendees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump and Zelenskyy arrive at Notre Dame<\/h2>\n
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Zelenskyy received an enthusiastic applause when he entered the cathedral. Trump has also arrived.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Key members of the restoration project are seated<\/h2>\n
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Philippe Jost, a veteran French civil servant and the president of the cathedral restoration effort, and Philippe Villeneuve, the project’s chief architect, are seated for the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Jost said world leaders who visit Paris often asked to visit the restoration worksite. He said Prince Charles dropped by, for example.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, the singer and fashion model Carla Bruni, have arrived at the cathedral for the ceremony. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Louis Manaranche said he and his 7-year-old son, Paul, were determined to brave the cold and rain today to watch the reopening ceremony unfold.<\/p>\n

“We are Parisians and Catholics and we were very near from here when the cathedral burned five years ago,\u201d said Manaranche, 38, a teacher and headmaster at the nearby Catholic school Coll\u00e8ge Stanislas Paris.<\/p>\n

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Manaranche said he had secured three places for himself and his two eldest sons at an upcoming mass at the cathedral on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited,\u201d he said, as he expressed gratitude to the hundreds of people involved in the cathedral\u2019s restoration. \u201cWe are very very grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A number of people watching the reopening ceremony outside the Notre Dame could be heard cheering as Macron appeared on the screens set up outside the cathedral.<\/p>\n

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The crowd has swelled to thousands of people lining the streets, many bundled up in winter coats and holding umbrellas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince William set to meet Jill Biden at the cathedral<\/h2>\n
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Due to poor weather causing delays, Prince William\u2019s meeting with first lady Jill Biden at the U.K. resident has been cancelled. Instead, he will meet her at the Notre Dame ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Here’s an interactive look at the parts of the cathedral that were destroyed in the mammoth blaze. Scroll through the page to get a closer look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Macron and his wife have arrived<\/h2>\n
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The French president and his wife, Brigitte, have arrived at the cathedral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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American carpenter among the guests<\/h2>\n
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American carpenter Hank Silver is one of the lucky invited guests inside Notre Dame tonight. He helped rebuild the nave wooden framework of the rooftop. <\/p>\n

Silver said there is a lot of excitement in the air. The people around him are \u201cthrilled and emotional\u201d to be part of this opening celebration, he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Musk is in Paris<\/h2>\n
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Elon Musk is here in Paris tonight. The tech billionaire and close Trump ally did not travel with the president-elect, according to a spokesperson for the presidential transition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The guest list is a who’s who of the French elite<\/h2>\n
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The guest list includes members of the French political elite, French millionaires and famous French actors. There are also humble representatives of every Paris parish and charities supporting the homeless or physically disabled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Crowd gathers outside cathedral, braving cold and rain<\/h2>\n
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Outside the Notre Dame and across the Seine, a growing crowd of admirers have gathered in a designated fan zone, braving the rain and strong winds to watch the reopening unfold on large screens erected ahead of the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been watching over the last couple of years the developments the spire going up and the scaffolding coming down,\u201d said one Paris resident, Karen Jakobson.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s an incredibly beautiful building and I guess I\u2019m glad France took it upon itself to restore it to its former glory,\u201d said Jakobson, 58.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The outgoing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is under an outdoor tent receiving guests as they stream into Notre Dame.<\/p>\n

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Hollywood actor Salma Hayek is inside with her husband, the French billionaire and retail magnate Fran\u00e7ois-Henri Pinault, who donated 100 million euros (roughly $105 million) towards the restoration of the cathedral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump, Zelenskyy and Macron will meet<\/h2>\n
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Trump, Zelenskyy, and Macron are set to meet in Paris\u00a0at the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Paris weather takes a turn<\/h2>\n
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After a day of pretty nice weather here in Paris, the temperature is dropping, the clouds have rolled in and it\u2019s starting to rain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As the reopening service for the Notre Dame steadily approaches, here’s how the schedule for the proceedings is expected to unfold: <\/p>\n

At around 6:15 p.m.<\/strong> local time (12:15 p.m. ET): Macron and French First Lady Brigitte Macron are expected to arrive on the cathedral’s forecourt, followed by heads of state and dignitaries.<\/p>\n

At 7:30 p.m.<\/strong> (1:30 p.m. ET): Macron will deliver an address honoring the Notre Dame and efforts of the past five years to rebuild the iconic cathedral.<\/p>\n

At 7:45 p.m. <\/strong>(1:45 p.m. ET): The reopening service, led by the Archbishop of Paris, will begin, marking the “reawakening” of the cathedral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Final touches underway outside Notre Dame <\/h2>\n
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Just outside the Notre Dame cathedral, final preparations are underway ahead of the grand reopening. Security measures are in place, with police, gendarmerie and army personnel patrolling the area. <\/p>\n

A cordoned off area was already in place ahead of the arrival of royals, heads of state and dignitaries, including First lLady Jill Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and Prince William.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In the hours leading up to the Notre Dame’s reopening, the famed cathedral has rarely felt more inaccessible. Police barricades and armed officers surrounded the historic site, blocking off bridges and entryways to the landmark and L\u2019\u00eele de la Cit\u00e9.<\/p>\n

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Crowds began to gather on bridges and walkways outside the security perimeter, with onlookers snapping photos and taking in the view of the cathedral before the start of the festivities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump says it’s an ‘honor’ to meet with Macron<\/h2>\n
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Speaking to reporters alongside Macron, President-elect Trump said it is an “honor” to be in Paris and back with the French leader. <\/p>\n

“We had a good time together and we had a lot of success, really great success, working together on defense and offense, too,” Trump said.<\/p>\n

“It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now, and we’ll be talking about that,” he added.<\/p>\n

Macron welcomed Trump back to the country and said he was honored to have him in Paris, thanking the president-elect for being there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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French President Emmanuel Macron greeted President-elect Donald Trump at the entrance of \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace. The two engaged in a prolonged handshake as Trump stepped out of his car. <\/p>\n

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Macron and Trump\u2019s meeting appeared to have been delayed by about 40 minutes, though the reason for the delay was not immediately clear. Macron, who faces a tight schedule ahead of the Notre-Dame\u2019s reopening, is also expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Awakening of the Great Organ <\/h2>\n
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After today\u2019s service gets underway, the Archbishop is expected to bless the Great Organ, an instrument seen by many to serve as the beating heart of the cathedral. <\/p>\n

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The Archbishop will address the great organ eight times and each time, the organ will respond in song. <\/p>\n

Awakening the Great Organ is just the beginning of a series of ceremonial rituals marking the reopening of the Notre-Dame before the Archbishop gives his final blessing, followed by the singing of the Te Deum, an ancient Latin hymn of praise to God.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Today’s reopening service will begin with an enchanting exchange known as the rite of the opening of the doors \u2014 a ritual marking the “reawakening” of the cathedral.<\/p>\n

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Leading the service, Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will strike the closed door of the Notre-Dame three times with a staff crafted from charred wood salvaged from the building’s roof. In response, a choir singing Psalm 121 with each knock before the doors finally swing open. <\/p>\n

\u201cHow joyful it was when they said to me, \u2018Let us go to the house of the Lord!\u2019\u201d the psalm begins. <\/p>\n

The rite symbolizes a powerful dialogue between the archbishop and the cathedral as it reawakens after a five-year slumber.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Windy forecast forces some of the celebrations indoors <\/h2>\n
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Macron may have succeeded in meeting his five-year deadline of reopening Notre-Dame by 2024, but he can’t control the weather.<\/p>\n

Forecasts of strong winds in Paris tonight forced a last-minute change in plans for some of the celebrations slated for this evening. Festivities initially expected to take place outside Notre-Dame, including Macron’s address, have been move inside the cathedral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Notre-Dame rises from the ashes five years after fire <\/h2>\n
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Five years after the fire that tore through Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral, destroying most of its roof and its iconic spire, the iconic Gothic landmark will reopen its doors today in an evening of celebration and ceremony.<\/p>\n

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Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday in Paris.<\/span>Ludovic Marin \/ AFP – Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hundreds of people, including dignitaries like President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Jill Biden, are expected to attend a special reopening service this evening marking the “reawakening” of the centuries-old cathedral. <\/p>\n

Leading the service, Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich will knock on the door of the Notre Dame three times, with a choir “responding” each time with singing as the city reawakens before the doors finally swing open.<\/p>\n

The service will follow by an address from President Emmanuel Macron with royalty, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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