Apple Donating to Notre Dame Rebuilding Efforts in Paris After Historic Cathedral Damaged in Fire

[MacRumors]

Apple will be donating to Notre Dame rebuilding efforts to help restore the historic cathedral in Paris, according to a tweet from its CEO Tim Cook.

Notre Dame was significantly damaged in a fire on Monday. While the cause of the blaze remains unknown, the cathedral had been undergoing renovations, and at this point it is believed that it may have been accidental. Fortunately, reports indicate that no lives were lost in the fire, but at least one first responder is injured.

We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope. Relieved that everyone is safe. Apple will be donating to the rebuilding efforts to help restore Notre Dame's precious heritage for future generations.🇫🇷 - Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 16, 2019

Cook did not indicate how much Apple will donate to the efforts. Less than 24 hours after the fire, French billionaires and other companies have already pledged over $450 million to help rebuild Notre Dame.

Article Link: Apple Donating to Notre Dame Rebuilding Efforts in Paris After Historic Cathedral Damaged in Fire

 

[GeneralChang]

Super depressing watching this all go down yesterday, and even with rebuilding it staggers the mind to think of everything that was lost.

 

[ilikewhey]

new apple store inside the notre dame?

 

[Srai-W]

Good on them for putting the billions to good use!

 

[zapm]

There goes Tim donating money again. Why isn't he in his garage wrenching on the new Mac Pro????

 

[willyx]

After Louis Vuitton donating 100 million, Apple can’t be less. Doubt they will disclose the amount though

 

[MacLawyer]

The stone walls still stand, but I wonder how much the heat has weakened them. I fear the restoration will take decades at the very least. Vive la France! Vive Paris!

 

[Zxxv]

Why is apple donating? The church has more money than most governments.

 

[Attirex]

The ND backlash begins!

 

[DaytonAnnie]

I think this is fantastic!

 

[keysofanxiety]

There goes Tim donating money again. Why isn't he in his garage wrenching on the new Mac Pro????

Agreed! If Steve was still here he'd be down on the production line soldering the components and single-handedly leading the design, manufacturing, R&D, prototypes, and engineering.

Tim CROOK on the other hand just thinks other people should deal with this stuff while he worries about things like stock, or managing the operations. What kind of CEO does that?

/s

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

Fortunately, it seems that the only artistic thing damaged was one of the windows. The roof was mostly 19th century, all of the statues in the spire were removed prior to the fire, and all of the stonework is intact.

They just don't make 'em like they used to.

Edit: I stand corrected. The wooden inner structure was from the 12th century and it's all gone. How the hell wasn't there fire suppression built for this kindling? And good god, the roof was made of LEAD.

 

[NachoGrande]

Great that these "evil" companies are contributing..

 

[ingik]

Why is apple donating? The church has more money than most governments.

“The church" is not a single entity.

 

[MarkB786]

I think this is fantastic!

Yes, a fantastic marketing ploy. Why else would Apple do it? Because they really, really care? Let's not be naive.

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“The church" is not a single entity.

Yes, it is the Catholic Church, which is a single entity.

 

[rosegoldoli]

Someone turn this into something cynical.

new apple store inside the notre dame?

well..

edit: only on macrumors will someone complain about apple donating money to a cause

 

[neuropsychguy]

Someone turn this into something cynical.

Steve Jobs would never have done this! This is an example of how Apple is failing under Tim Cook. /s

Edit: Just saw someone beat me to the punch with a similar (but better) comment.

 

[PickUrPoison]

After Louis Vuitton donating 100 million, Apple can’t be less. Doubt they will disclose the amount though

Apple will donate nowhere near $100 million. Maybe one million.

 

[timber]

Why is apple donating? The church has more money than most governments.

Notre Dame doesn't belong to the Catholic Church, it belongs to the French Republic.

Currently French companies have reached 600 million euros (678 MUSD). It already seems like a race to see to gives the most.

 

[Ronald C Schoedel III]

As a longtime shareholder, I highly approve this message. Great job, Tim!

 

[WaxedJacket]

Very heart warming to see the big companies and private wealth flooding the cathedral with donations.

 

[Ronald C Schoedel III]

Notre Dame doesn't belong to the Catholic Church, it belongs to the French Republic.

Currently French companies have reached 600 million euros (678 MUSD). It already seems like a race to see to gives the most.

Indeed. It is very encouraging to see the response from all those "evil billionaires" and "evil companies", isn't it?

 

[Ronald C Schoedel III]

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A common misconception. The French Republic owns the building, but the archdiocese of Paris has permanent usage rights, but must maintain it.
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No money is being given for a building owned by the Catholic church. The French Republic owns the cathedral.

 

[NavySilver]

Why is apple donating? The church has more money than most governments.

French churches are owned by the French state and funding depends solely on how charitable the government feels like. Before the fire it has been living with just 2 million euros each year, it's a miracle that it is still standing given how pathetically little amount of maintenance it has been receiving.

I'd also argue since the day of iTunes store's launch, artistic stewardship became an untold focus of Apple, and Jony Ive's near-insanity obsession with form confirms just that. Apple has been convincing the world it embodies art, and when a crisis situation like this one hits, making a statement is in Apple's interest.

Also don't forget the Notre Dame remains an engineering marvel. Apple products are engineering marvels. They go hand in hand.

 

[neliason]

Why is apple donating? The church has more money than most governments.

Actually Notre Dame is owned by the French state. The French state stole church property throughout the ages and a 1905 law seized Notre Dame and, I believe, all other old churches.