Outrage exploded online after Pope Francis inaugurated a nativity scene, designed by two artists from Bethlehem and featuring a keffiyeh wrapped around Jesus’s manger, in St. Peter’s Square on ...

Then they would do it all over again for the next tour group that arrived at their campfire fresh off a hayride that was part of “The Road to Bethlehem,” a three-day free, outdoor Nativity ...

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 ...

Come Christmastime, Nativity scenes in towns and churches routinely ... Though most agree that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, located in present-day Palestine, some argue that Jesus was actually ...

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Palestinian Christians from Bethlehem gathered at the historic Church of the Nativity to hear their prominent Palestinian Lutheran pastor, Rev. Munther Isaac, preach hope amidst the ongoing war.

The municipality has forgone its traditional Christmas tree at the main entrance to the neighborhood, New Gate, and nativity scenes have been restricted to private properties. The tightening of ...

Stintino has transformed into the Bethlehem of Europe. The life-size nativity scene celebrates the Nativity through ancient traditions, old crafts, local and international materials, and a rich ...