Notre Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating fire

Notre Dame Cathedral will officially reopen on Saturday, five years after a devastating fire destroyed its roof and spire. The restoration, completed in just five years, cost around 700 million euros and was celebrated by world leaders, including US president-elect Donald Trump. French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the reopening as a symbol of national pride amid ongoing political turmoil in France. The event will feature a service with prayers, music, and a concert, although severe weather has forced some changes to the schedule. Pope Francis will not attend but will send a message to the congregation. The cause of the 2019 fire remains undetermined, though it is believed to have been an accident.