France’s iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral officially reopened its doors in Paris on Saturday evening in a global event that brought President-elect Donald Trump together with world leaders, royals, and business tycoons, marking the revival of the 861-year-old landmark five years after a devastating fire.
“Here we are. The world is watching us. Let’s reopen Notre-Dame!” French President Emmanuel Macron declared on X as the ceremony approached its 7 p.m. (1800 GMT) start time.
The reopening celebration evolved into an unexpected diplomatic summit when Macron arranged an impromptu three-way meeting with Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Élysée Palace before the cathedral ceremony.
“It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now,” Trump remarked upon …