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Do You Know How German Cannons Turned Into Altars at the Cathedral?

No, it is not a miracle. But history is extraordinary. Twenty years ago, the work of the cathedral melted barrels of German cannons to recover bronze and transform it into liturgical furniture. It is on this altar, symbol of peace, that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass on Monday 28 September. To know all about this story, go to the crypt this weekend for the European Heritage Days.
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No, it is not a miracle. But history is extraordinary. Twenty years ago, the work of the cathedral melted barrels of German cannons to recover bronze and transform it into liturgical furniture. It is on this altar, symbol of peace, that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass on Monday 28 September. To know all about this story, go to the crypt this weekend for the European Heritage Days.

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republicain-lorrain.fr broke the news on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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