Trump joins world leaders at Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris

President-elect Donald Trump attended the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on December 7, 2024. This marks his first foreign trip since winning the election. The cathedral was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019, and its restoration has been a significant project. The reopening ceremony was attended by around 50 world leaders and included a service led by the Archbishop of Paris. The event celebrated the completion of a five-year restoration effort, which raised nearly $1 billion in donations from various countries. Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the ceremony. The reopening coincides with the Catholic feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, highlighting the cathedral's religious significance.