Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen Saturday with ceremony and first Mass on Sunday

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Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen on Saturday, five years after a devastating fire. French President Emmanuel Macron will speak at the ceremony, which includes organ music, prayers, and a choir performance. The restoration involved nearly 2,000 specialists and cost about $740 million. Notable attendees include President-elect Donald Trump and Prince William. The first Mass at the cathedral is scheduled for Sunday morning.


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