Bethlehem Artist Defends Presence of Palestinian Keffiyeh in Nativity Scene After Backlash
Johny Andonia, a 39-year-old artist from Bethlehem who led the project, said it is just a symbol to represent or show the 'existence' of Palestinians.
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A Lagoon in St. Peter’s Square? Vatican Nativity Scene Set to Make a Splash
The traditional Nativity figures of Mary, Joseph, and the child Jesus will be inside one of the fishermen’s huts, called a 'casone.'
Vatican Unveils Nativity Scene Honoring St. Francis of Assisi and Devotion’s 800-Year-Old Origin
The scene in St. Peter’s Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manger, but also St. Francis of Assisi, who organized the first Nativity scene in a cave in the Italian village of Greccio on Christmas Eve in 1223.
Christmas 2023 at the Vatican: Nativity to Recall St. Francis’ First-Ever Manger Scene
Christmas 2023 marks 800 years since St. Francis of Assisi staged the first manger scene in the hill town of Greccio, about 50 miles north of Rome.
Pope Francis Blesses Nativity Scene Made by Craftsmen in Guatemala
The Nativity scene was made by the combined effort of more than 30 artisans. It features the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, wearing large golden crowns, in a stable with the Baby Jesus surrounded by angels.
Vatican’s Christmas Liturgies Restricted Due to COVID Concerns
The number of faithful taking part in the Christmas liturgical celebrations will be limited, but all scheduled ceremonies will be livestreamed on social media and other platforms.
Post-Modern Vatican Nativity Scene Provokes Wave of Criticism
‘I haven’t seen anyone say they feel more Christian because they’ve seen it,’ art historian Elizabeth Lev said of the controversial display.
