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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on December 7, five years after a devastating blaze that caught the world’s attention. The Élysée Palace said on Wednesday that French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a speech in front of the cathedral. Philippe Jost, president of the public institution overseeing the cathedral’s restoration, announced that the ceremonial event will feature performances by prominent artists. He described the line-up as “internationally renowned” but did not reveal specific names. The Gothic cathedral, heavily damaged in the April 2019 fire, is expected to h…

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