A massive fire engulfed the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris April 15, destroying the 12th-century church’s roof and spire. The cathedral housed many Catholic artifacts, relics and works of art.
Flames and smoke billow from the Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out in Paris April 15. (CNS photo by Benoit Tessier, Reuters)
A firefighter battles flames inside Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out in the iconic Paris structure April 15. (CNS photo by B.Moser©BSPP handout via Reuters)
Flames and smoke billow from the Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out April 15. (CNS photo by Benoit Tessier, Reuters)
Firefighters inspect Notre Dame Cathedral April 16. (CNS photo by Paul Haring)
Firefighters are seen in front of Notre Dame Cathedral April 16. (CNS photo by Paul Haring)
One of the rosette windows of Notre Dame Cathedral is seen scorched April 16. (CNS photo by Paul Haring)
