France’s Notre Dame Cathedral has stood through centuries of political, cultural, and religious shifts, earning a lasting place in the country’s history and hearts. The recent uproar regarding a handful of stained-glass windows highlights the ongoing appreciation and continuous transformation of the iconic site.
In a move to restore the Catholic edifice to its historic grandeur, the Conseil d’État, France’s pinnacle administrative court, recently rejected the removal of solid lead bars placed over certain upper Notre Dame stained-glass windows, deeming the decision detrimental to the monument’s preservation. This decision sparked indignation among religious associations and histrionics from… (Article continues)
