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Macron in the square, the archbishop in the cathedral, the Pope in the Vatican: this is what the reopening of Notre Dame will be like

While the reopening will feature grand ceremonies, President Emmanuel Macron will notably speak “outside” the cathedral, following months of debate over the role of state and church in such a sacred setting. His decision reflects a compromise aimed at respecting the spiritual sanctity of the venue while acknowledging its cultural and national significance.