December 9, 2023
The Nativity scene is revealed and Christmas tree is lighted in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 9, 2023. The creche is a reproduction of the scene in Greccio, Italy, where St. Francis of Assisi staged the first Nativity scene in 1223. The baby Jesus will be placed in the manger Dec. 24. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Stories this photo appears in:
POVERTY INCARNATE
The inspiration behind St. Francis' Nativity crèche
The inspiration behind St. Francis' Nativity crèche
You must login to comment.