Pope Francis, Jesus and Vatican

Politicized Vatican Nativity Scene Sparks Backlash Against Pope Francis: ‘There Are No Words’
If Pope Francis hasn't given you enough reasons to believe that the Roman Catholic Church, under his guidance, has become a deeply politicized institution, he's certainly trying to pile on a few more this Christmas.
Pope Francis criticized for Vatican nativity scene with baby Jesus in a keffiyeh
Pope Francis created an online uproar when he was seen unveiling the Vatican's annual nativity scene that featured a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf.
Pope Francis Presented Nativity Scene Featuring Baby Jesus Wrapped in Kaffiyeh Scarf
In 2024, Pope Francis presented a Nativity scene displayed at the Vatican that featured baby Jesus wrapped in a kaffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf.
Fact Check: Pope Francis Presented Nativity Scene Featuring Baby Jesus Wrapped in Kaffiyeh Scarf
In 2024, Pope Francis presented a Nativity scene displayed at the Vatican that featured baby Jesus wrapped in a kaffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf.
Vatican's keffiyeh Nativity scene raises eyebrows and then disappears — at least until Christmas Eve
One of the Vatican’s Nativity scenes raised eyebrows when it was unveiled because it featured a keffiyeh, the Palestinian headscarf
Baby Jesus in a keffiyeh is a nativity trend at churches around the world — and people are upset
Even Pope Francis has drawn criticism for inaugurating a Vatican nativity with baby Jesus wrapped in the scarf that has become a symbol of pro-Palestine activism.
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting ‘Palestinian Jesus’ Following Backlash
The Vatican has reportedly removed a controversial Nativity display featuring an infant Jesus resting on a black-and-white keffiyeh, a symbol widely associated with Palestinian nationalism, following criticism from Christian and Jewish communities worldwide.
Vatican nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh removed after backlash
When asked by Catholic media, the church does not offer a reason for taking down display created by Palestinian artists and dedicated by pope The post Vatican nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh removed after backlash appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Baby Jesus, keffiyeh disappear from Vatican presepe
A stature of the Baby Jesus and a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf have disappeared from the Vatican's 'presepe' or Nativity Scene in the Paul VI Room, Vatican News reported Wednesday. The nativity scene was donated by the Palestinian community of Bethlehem and has spurred criticism from some in the Jewish world.
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Pope in Corsica to talk climate and migrants, and to boost popular devotion
When Pope Francis visits the French island of Corsica Sunday, it’ll be a chance for the pontiff to reiterate his message on ...
Pope calls for debt reduction for poorer countries to mark the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis is calling on wealthy countries and institutions to substantially reduce if not outright cancel debt as a matter ...
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Pope to Open Five Holy Doors at the Vatican Starting Christmas Eve
Pope Francis will open five Holy Doors in a long-standing catholic tradition and will introduce a never-before-seen ritual.
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Pope Francis calls for end to foreign debt, death penalty ahead of Jubilee Year
Pope Francis has called on all nations to eliminate the death penalty, to divert a fixed percentage of arms spending to a ...
Pope Francis presides over ceremony for new cardinals with wide bruise on his chin
A Vatican spokesman said that the bruise was caused by a contusion on Friday morning, when Francis hit a night stand with his ...
Pope meets Palestinian leader Abbas at the Vatican
Pope Francis, who has recently intensified criticism of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, on Thursday received Palestinian ...
Pope Francis to meet Palestinian President Abbas on Thursday, Vatican says
Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said in a planning note on Tuesday. Abbas ...
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Pope Francis and Palestinian president meet at Vatican
As the fighting in Gaza drags on, Pope Francis welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican. The Vatican press ...
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Pope’s workers disown anonymous attack, but warn of ‘tension and dissatisfaction’
If you ask for a raise, you risk excommunication,” an anonymous Vatican employee said. “If you want to be paid for overtime, ...