
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to Site of the First Nativity Scene
St. Francis of Assisi created the first Nativity scene on Dec. 25, 1223, the same year the rule of the Franciscan order was approved by Pope Honorius III.
St. Francis of Assisi created the first Nativity scene on Dec. 25, 1223, the same year the rule of the Franciscan order was approved by Pope Honorius III.
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