Notre Dame's Resurgence: A Golden Rooster Crowns the Cathedral's Restoration

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has installed a new golden rooster weathervane, symbolizing resilience and hope after the devastating fire in April 2019. The rooster, reimagined as a phoenix, was blessed by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich and contains sacred relics, including fragments of Christ's Crown of Thorns. The installation marks a pivotal moment in the cathedral's restoration, with an anti-fire misting system also being installed. The original rooster will be displayed in a new museum, and plans are underway to invite Pope Francis for the cathedral's reopening next year, highlighting its significance in French history and culture.