Notre-Dame has been saved from total ruin by the firefighters. The principal relics and works of art were saved too. Commendable bravery all round.
Now a certain courage will be required of the Archbishop of Paris to save Notre-Dame from those who would rebuild it. Early signs are that he may well be up to the challenge.
French President Emmanuel Macron rallied the nation, or at last rallied himself to lead the national mourning over Notre-Dame, promising to rebuild it – “more beautiful” – within five years.
