Notre-Dame

[LP]

Knowing the French and modern architects,  they'll probably replace it with something like a stylised crystal "tree of life" or an ankh or rainbow unicorn or something else wildly inappropriate that will, in a bizarre manner, work like the pyramid in front of the Louvre.

My tip is an anti-glass pyramid, otherwise known as a black pit of despair!

[flyboy77]

Unfortunately the Vatican has spent its yearly budget on defending Georgie P. and his ilk....

[cookie2]

Knowing the French and modern architects,  they'll probably replace it with something like a stylised crystal "tree of life" or an ankh or rainbow unicorn or something else wildly inappropriate that will, in a bizarre manner, work like the pyramid in front of the Louvre.

Let's just hope that this beautiful and important piece of European history is not lost. Vivre la France!

[LP]

Unfortunately the Vatican has spent its yearly budget on defending Georgie P. and his ilk....

There is some irony in the Catholic Church needing donations, and calling for volunteers, to help fund the rebuild.

Like the organization that is richer than some countries is short of cash! :o

[flyboy77]

There is some irony in the Catholic Church needing donations, and calling for volunteers, to help fund the rebuild.

Like the organization that is richer than some countries is short of cash! :o

They'll just pump up the tithe from 10% to 20% for 6 months.....

[LP]

They'll just pump up the tithe from 10% to 20% for 6 months.....

I think too much interest in tithes has been a problem for a long time! ;D

[dodge]

It is an interesting position.  The French Government owns Notre Dame, not the Catholic Church.  The works and church are insured - although would need to see the outcome of the Insurance process.  $1b to renovate a church?  Seems like a lot.  I would imagine there will be caveats on the donations (the big ones).

It was/is an amazing building.  It will also be interesting to see if they rebuild to what it was, or build something modern instead.

[flyboy77]

It is an interesting position.  The French Government owns Notre Dame, not the Catholic Church.  The works and church are insured - although would need to see the outcome of the Insurance process.  $1b to renovate a church?  Seems like a lot.  I would imagine there will be caveats on the donations (the big ones).

It was/is an amazing building.  It will also be interesting to see if they rebuild to what it was, or build something modern instead.

Hardly relevant in answering how much has the Vatican chipped in....

[DJC]

It is an interesting position.  The French Government owns Notre Dame, not the Catholic Church.  The works and church are insured - although would need to see the outcome of the Insurance process.  $1b to renovate a church?  Seems like a lot.  I would imagine there will be caveats on the donations (the big ones).

It was/is an amazing building.  It will also be interesting to see if they rebuild to what it was, or build something modern instead.

I heard an architect talking about repairing historical cathedrals after war damage, fire, etc and the examples he mentioned used modern/different materials to achieve a similar appearance.  He thought that it would be crazy to rebuild with timber. 

[dodge]

Quite relevant,  Fly.  If it is insured properly no one needs to put in a (Euro) cent.

If it isn't insured,  sure, let them chip in like everyone else.  Would  the amount need to be publicised? If so why?