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Away with the manger? Nativity scene at Vatican generates controversy

Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out many people's favorite Christmas traditions, they have a right to express their dislike of the decidedly untraditional Nativity scene on display in the center of St. Peter's Square, said a priest who specializes in catechesis through art.

Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3

In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter's Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3.

Vatican opens medical clinic for the homeless

Just before Christmas the Vatican announced it had opened a new medical clinic for the homeless and the poor, expanding services previously offered in a small space just outside St. Peter's Square.

True Christmas celebrates Jesus, who is tender, humble, pope says

With Christmas just over a week away, visitors came to St. Peter's Square with their Baby Jesus figurines for a traditional blessing by the pope.

Pope makes surprise visit to mobile clinic in St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis made a surprise visit to a mobile health care facility set up in St. Peter's Square to serve the city's homeless and poor. Pope Francis made a surprise visit to a mobile health care facility set up in St. Peter's Square to serve the city's homeless and poor.
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