Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris issued the following plea the evening of April 15, 2019, in response to the fire engulfing the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris:
«The firefighters of Paris are still fighting to save the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris. The frame, the roof, and the spire are consumed. Let us pray. If you wish, you can ring the bells of your churches to invite prayer.»
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Message from Bishop Michel Aupetit to the Priests of Paris
‘Let us pray. If you wish, you can ring the bells of your churches to invite prayer.’