Paris

First Mass in Notre-Dame since fire

Notre-Dame cathedral has seen its first Mass since the fire which devastated the roof. Archbishop Michel Aupetit (right) celebrated Mass in the Chapel of the Virgin on Sunday June 16, the anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral’s altar. For safety reasons, the congregation was limited to 30, including construction workers and canons of the cathedral.

The fire on April 15 destroyed the roof, but despite initial fears the main structure of the cathedral survived the blaze. It has not been announced when Notre-Dame will be open to the public again.