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Nativity scene and Christmas tree unveiled in Vatican

On: December 11, 2017

Vatican City: In an inauguration ceremony on Dec 7, the Vatican officially unveiled this year’s nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, also lighting the 69-foot Christmas tree for the first time this year. In an audience with the tree and nativity donors, Pope Francis reflected on the symbolism found in theContinue Reading

Pope Francis lights Nativity scene made from refugee boat

By: Matters India

On: December 9, 2015

In: Religious

Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday lit the Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, which was built within a boat used by migrants to travel across the Mediterranean last year. The ceremony was attended by more than 30 refugees, while Pope Francis tookContinue Reading