New York (CNN Business) Apple will help rebuild Notre Dame.

restore On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted that the company will make a donation torestore the iconic 850-year-old cathedral

"We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope," Cook wrote on Twitter. "Relieved that everyone is safe. Apple will be donating to the rebuilding efforts to help restore Notre Dame's precious heritage for future."

Apple AAPL He didn't elaborate on how muchis planning to donate. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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

Some of France's wealthiest families have sp earheaded a fundraising effort to rebuild the Paris cathedral following a massive fire. The effort reached $900 million on Wednesday, according to the French culture minister.

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