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The April 15 fire caused the roof and spire to collapse although the main bell towers and the outer walls were saved, along with religious relics and priceless works of art. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

For the first time in more than 200 years, no Christmas mass at...

No Christmas mass at Notre-Dame for the first time since Napoleon.

26 Dec 2019 8:07 AM GMT

After the Notre Dame fire in April spewed dozens of tons of toxic lead-dust into the atmosphere in just a few hours. (Photo: AP)

Paris wakes up to dangers of lead dust after Notre Dame fire

Notre Dame fire wakes the world up to dangers of lead dust.

24 Dec 2019 8:30 AM GMT

Notre-Dames grand organ will be cleaned of dust and will probably not have to be taken apart after the inferno that ravaged the Paris cathedral. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame organ dusty but undamaged: Organist

The grand organ of Notre-Dame, dating back to 18th century, managed to escape the cathedral inferno without any serious...

26 April 2019 2:00 PM GMT

Paris Fire Brigade shows fire fighters working at the burning Notre Dame cathedral. (Photo:AP)

Notre Dame fire offers lessons on history and accountability

The tragic fire has conveniently transformed into a story of resilience, hope and rebirth. Many are ready to move on.

22 April 2019 6:30 PM GMT

Notre Dame was a treasure trove, housing priceless and irreplaceable marvels of immense religious, artistic, musical, historical and architectural value. (Photo: AP)

Notre Dame Fire: Relics lost and saved

A look at what was saved, what was lost in Notre Dame fire.

19 April 2019 11:55 AM GMT

Notre-Dames famed stained-glass rose windows and most of its many religious relics appeared to have escaped the worst of Mondays inferno, easing fears for the fate of the vast trove of artworks. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Notre-Dame's notable rose window spared in blaze

Notre-Dame's fire harms priceless 17th and 18th century artworks.

17 April 2019 5:34 AM GMT

President Emmanuel Macron has vowed the emblematic monument will be rebuilt after its spire and roof collapsed Monday night in a blaze. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame receives almost 500mn for rebuilding

Donors pledge nearly 500mn euros to rebuild Notre-Dame after the destructive fire.

16 April 2019 12:16 PM GMT

The fire, which at one point threatened the entire edifice, was extinguished Tuesday around 15 hours after it first broke out. (Photo:AP)

YouTube mistakenly links Notre-Dame fire to 9/11 attacks

The blaze erupted in the UNESCO world heritage landmark in the French capital on Monday.

16 April 2019 10:24 AM GMT

Paris Fire Brigade shows fire fighters working at the burning Notre Dame cathedral. (Photo:AP)

French envoy deeply moved by outpouring from India after Notre-Dame...

Alexandre Ziegler said he was 'deeply moved' by the emotional outpouring of people of India in the wake of the massive...

16 April 2019 9:24 AM GMT

Dozens of fire engines and at least 18 high-pressure aerial hoses were used to contain the blaze. (Photo:AP)

French fire-fighters saved important Notre-Dame treasures

Around 400 French firefighters faced a rapidly spreading fire at Notre-Dame as they arrived on the scene on Monday...

16 April 2019 7:27 AM GMT

The church has also floated the idea of erecting a temporary structure in front of the cathedral to welcome worshippers while the building is repaired. (Photo: Pixabay)

Two months later, Notre-Dame holds first mass after fire

Paris's Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after the destructive blaze.

15 Jun 2019 7:19 AM GMT

The rooster will go on display in Paris this weekend as part of European Heritage Days. (Photo: AP)

Restored artefact from Notre-Dame goes on display for public

Fire-damaged rooster from Notre-Dame's spire goes on display.

21 Sep 2019 6:47 AM GMT