Hot pink stained glass in Notre Dame? Experts tell a skeptical public it’s all part of tradition

Lily Radziemski | Courthouse News Service | 18th December 2025

Preservationists and modernisers have battled continuously over the restoration of Notre Dame cathedral. The latest cause célèbre is six monumental but “unremarkable” stained glass windows that survived the fire but will be replaced. The new windows are highly coloured and establish “a slow, processional rhythm” with collage-like designs that include figures, landscapes, and abstract motifs. Fumes one outraged preservationist “Perhaps a little modesty would be preferable.” Images are here..