Notre Dame’s resurrection rejects the timid and self-effacing psychosis that has long strangled the West. It is a physical reminder that the principles that make the West great, like human rights, open inquiry, individual liberty, and rule of and by the people, grew out of a civilization that worshipped God.

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is now preparing to celebrate Christmas Mass since recently reopened after years of renovations to fix the damage caused by a devastating fire. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

Five years after a fire nearly destroyed Notre Dame of Paris, the newly restored cathedral has celebrated its first Christmas Day Mass. Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich led the Mass during which he made reference to the cathedral's remarkable restoration.

Notre Dame's rector blessed a large creche installed inside the renovated cathedral ahead of Christmas celebrations.

This year, Notre-Dame de Paris celebrates its first Christmas masses since the fire in 2019. These celebrations, scheduled for December 24 and 25, 2024, promise to draw large crowds under its majestic vaults. If you'd like to take part in these masses on the occasion of its reopening, we tell you all about the details.