Shock and grief also among politicians and other celebrities around the world.

After the devastating fire in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, politicians, artists, and actors reacted with dismay and assured the Parisians of their solidarity.

“I am sad to see this part of us all burning,” Macron said in the evening, saying that the Notre Dame was part of French history and psyche, “the epicenter of our lives.” He asserted, “We’re going to rebuild Notre Dame together.” “They’re going to launch a national fundraiser,” Macron said, “and we’re going to summon the greatest talent, even from outside our borders.”