along with several local institutions in Bethlehem. It was not the main nativity scene displayed in St. Peter’s Square. The unveiling of the provocative nativity scene came after a series of ...
On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and ... New Gate, and nativity scenes have been restricted to private properties. The tightening of security around Bethlehem since the start ...
Pope Francis prays in front of a Nativity Scene crafted in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, as he arrives for a meeting with the donors of the fir tree set up in St. Peter's Square as a Christmas ...
That Baby Jesus with outstretched arms, carved from olive wood from the Holy Land by Bethlehem's master craftsmen, has now been placed in the nativity scene without the kefiah. In the Paul VI Hall ...
Colm Flynn reports from Greccio, and the art historian Dr Geri Parlby explores the nativity scene’s fascinating story and enduring appeal. There will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem ...
On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably ... Christmas tree at the main entrance to the neighborhood, New Gate, and nativity scenes have been restricted to private ...