French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking outside the still-smoking cathedral, promised Notre Dame would rise from the ashes. (Image: Getty Images)Firefighters earlier claimed the 13th century stained glass windows that make the cathedral so instantly recognisable are gone. The Vatican says it is close to French Catholics and is keeping Paris firefighters in its prayers. He wrote on Twitter: "So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, said when the blaze broke out: "A terrible fire is underway at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Source: Daily Mirror April 15, 2019 17:16 UTC