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December 21, 2016

In multicultural Lebanon, Nativity scenes are common in public places

Amid the turmoil in the Middle East and persecution of Christians in surrounding countries, the Christmas spirit is evident in Lebanon: sparkling lights, decorated trees and even mangers in public places.

BEIRUT – Amid the turmoil in the Middle East and persecution of Christians in surrounding countries, the Christmas spirit is evident in Lebanon: sparkling lights, decorated trees and even mangers in public places.

Published in International
December 15, 2016

Italian priest cancels Nativity display to avoid offending people

A priest at the Municipal Cemetery of Cremona decided not to set up the Nativity scene as to not offend atheists and people of other faiths.

MILAN, Italy – An Italian priest is under fire from locals for deciding against setting up the typical Nativity scene in his town’s cemetery this year, Italian news source Corriere della Sera reported on Friday.

Published in International
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