PARIS — Nations expressed solidarity with France after the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral and offered their support for the recovery. “The majesty of Notre Dame – the history, artistry, and spirituality – took our breath away, lifting us to a higher understanding of who we are and who we can be,” she tweeted. The French president has said he would seek help from the “greatest talents” in the world to rebuild Notre Dame, and many governments said they were considering contributions to what would be a significant architectural undertaking. Austrian President Van der Bellen raised the French flag over his office in Vienna in a sign of solidarity with France. ADVERTISEMENTThe Polish prime minister recalled how his nation’s capital, Warsaw, was rebuilt after being destroyed by the Germans in World War II.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 16, 2019 12:45 UTC