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December 5, 2019

Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree

The Christmas tree sparkles after a lighting ceremony in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 5, 2019.

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican unveiled the Nativity scene and lit the Christmas tree with energy-saving lights in St. Peter's Square during a late afternoon ceremony Dec. 5.

Published in Vatican
December 9, 2016

Baby Jesus reminds us of painful plight of migrants, Pope says before Christmas tree lighting

Just before the Christmas tree lighting at the Vatican, Pope Francis says Baby Jesus reminds us of painful plight of migrants.

VATICAN CITY – The Christmas tree and Nativity scene are symbols of God's love and hope, reminding us to contemplate the beauty of creation and welcome the marginalized, Pope Francis said.

Published in International