On Friday, Pope Leo XIV praised the "splendor" of Notre-Dame de Paris, which has been restored following the devastating fire of 2019, saying "the heart of a people" beats within this place. He is the first pope to visit the cathedral since its reopening in 2024.
Source: [France24](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260925-leo-xiv-in-paris-a-look-at-the-vespers-evening-prayer-at-notre-dame)