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Pope Leo XIV praises Notre-Dame after its restoration
At vespers in Paris, the pope described the cathedral as a place where “the heart of a people” beats. He is the first pope to visit since it reopened in 2024.
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Pope Leo XIV praised Notre-Dame de Paris during Friday evening prayer, calling attention to the cathedral’s splendour and saying “the heart of a people” beats within it, according to France 24.
The visit marks the first time a pope has been to Notre-Dame since it reopened in 2024, following restoration after the devastating 2019 fire.
The prayer service brought the pope to a landmark that has returned to use after years of restoration. The source report provided no further detail about the service or his remarks.
