Rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris did not hold a Christmas mass for the first time in over 200 years, as repair work from April's devastating fire continues.

General view shows the Notre Dame Cathedral, as works continue to stabilise the cathedral's structure nine months after a fire caused significant damage Source: ABACA

The dusk sky above Paris in April was filled with black smoke and orange light as flames ate through the medieval rafters of Notre Dame Cathedral, destroying the structure's iconic spire.