# Notre-Dame fire (2019)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/2019-notre-dame-fire
Location: Paris, France
Themes: Schism

Fire destroys the roof and spire of Notre-Dame de Paris. At this point in the timeline (15 April 2019), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Francis (13 March 2013 – 21 April 2025).

## Why it matters
Notre-Dame fire mattered because it created a lasting landmark of Christian worship, art and pilgrimage.

Pope at the time: [Pope Francis](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-francis)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Notre-Dame fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_fire)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Notre-Dame fire](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Notre-Dame+fire)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)