Paris: With just three days remaining until the consecration of the newly renovated Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, it has been confirmed that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will attend the ceremony. Trump announced yesterday that he has accepted an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. This will be his first overseas trip since being elected.

Trump, who often emphasizes the significance of Christian faith, is expected to attend the consecration of Notre Dame Cathedral as a demonstration of this commitment. He also commended President Macron for his efforts in restoring the cathedral to its former glory, praising his work on the matter through a post on the social media platform 'Truth Social.'

Reports indicate that heads of state from approximately 50 countries will also attend the rededication ceremony. In the U.S., the Conference of Bishops has called for all church bells to ring at 7 p.m. on the day of the consecration. Meanwhile, the area surrounding Notre Dame has been subject to strict traffic restrictions, with access limited to special invitees and local residents on the island in the Seine River where the cathedral is located.

The consecration ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. local time on December 7, with Archbishop Laurent Ulrich symbolically knocking on the cathedral doors. A psalm will be sung from inside as part of the ceremony. French national media will broadcast the Holy Mass and related events live. The first Holy Communion at the church will take place on December 8 at 10:30 a.m. local time. Notre Dame, which was severely damaged by a fire on April 15, 2019, has been undergoing a major restoration, with the French government overseeing the project to restore this historically significant landmark.