The reopening of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on the weekend of December 7 and 8, 2024, five years after a fire on April 15, 2019, devastated the building, promises to be a grand event and a high-security affair.

Around 50 heads of state and government are expected, including American president-elect Donald Trump and Jill Biden.

The celebrations, beginning Saturday afternoon, will include both religious rituals and a star-studded classical music concert after the service. French President Emmanuel Macron will also address the VIP guests. Two masses are planned for Sunday.

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