Did Sánchez Prevent King Felipe From Attending Notre Dame Reopening?
The Spanish PM’s office cited protocol and ‘non-transferable’ personal invitations as the reason for the monarch’s absence.
The Spanish PM’s office cited protocol and ‘non-transferable’ personal invitations as the reason for the monarch’s absence.
By choosing modernity and ugliness, the re-opening ceremony at Notre Dame was a huge missed opportunity to speak to the greatest number of people.
It will be his first international trip since winning the U.S. presidential election on November 5th.
The French president decided to show some common sense and abide by tradition.
Leftists say it breaches the separation of church and state, while the Right criticises the president’s refusal to follow centuries-old customs.
Despite its significance to the faithful, the pope has no intention of attending the reopening of Notre Dame.
The cathedral’s exterior has been restored to its former splendour—but the interior renovation continues to be the subject of fierce debates.
Culture minister ignores heritage commission’s unanimous rejection of plan to replace 19th century windows.
The main threat of disfigurement to Notre-Dame de Paris comes not from the French state, but from the initiatives of the diocese.
The return of the spire in its original shape is a victory for those who fought to ensure the cathedral’s pre-fire appearance was respected.
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