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3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank

Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the West Bank city of Jenin

The Independent UK

From Christmas Drones to ICE Nativity: Immigrant Refugee Jesus Ignites US Church Controversy

From Christmas drone shows in Texas to an ICE-themed Nativity in Illinois, US churches are using immigrant and refugee imagery of Jesus to start debate over faith, politics and the true meaning of Christmas.

International Business Times UK

Churches turn Nativity scenes into protests as immigration crackdowns intensify

Holy Family becomes symbol in anti-raid protests.

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Vatican Christmas Display Draws Attention as Pope Praises Pro-Life Nativity Scene

Pope Leo XIV praised a pro-life Nativity scene featuring a pregnant Virgin Mary as the Vatican unveiled its Christmas display.

International Business Times UK

Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican has unveiled its Nativity scene and lit the towering Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square

The Independent UK

It's beginning to look a lot like (AI) Christmas

The rise of AI at Christmas is tied to churches trying "to put their best foot forward" during the holidays.

Axios

'Deranged Grinches' Wanted After Punching Nativity Donkeys, Defecating in Church During German Christmas Rampage

German police seek two vandals who attacked Nativity donkeys Max and Lily, defecated in a church, and ransacked the Erbach Castle Christmas market. Suspects remain at large after the 30 November rampage.

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Massachusetts Church Displays Slammed For Anti-ICE Nativity Scene For 'Politicizing Christmas'

A Dedham, Massachusetts Catholic church faces criticism from the Boston Archdiocese and federal officials for replacing traditional Nativity figures with an 'ICE was here' sign.

International Business Times UK

Massachusetts Church's 'ICE Was Here' Nativity Scene Is Protected Speech, Even if ICE Doesn't Like It

Rev. Stephen Josoma of St. Susanna Parish defended the message against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.

Reason

International exhibition "100 presepi in Vaticano” showcases global nativity creations

The exhibition presents 132 nativity scenes from around the world, on view until 8 January 2026.

Euronews

Outrage after church replaces Biblical figures in Nativity scene with sign saying ‘ICE was here’

The sign was displayed at a Roman Cathloic church outside of Boston

The Independent UK

Faceless figures and stolen Jesus: Why is Brussels' nativity scene so controversial?

The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions.

Euronews

Pope Francis Removes Keffiyeh From Vatican Nativity Scene

Pope Francis oversaw a Nativity scene with a keffiyeh-draped manger, sparking discussions on symbolism and tradition in the Holy Land.

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Knitted Nativity figures tour London’s holy stations to spread Christmas story

The figures were bought in 2015 from eBay by Fr Chrichton Limbert, who is the vicar of Christ Church, Southgate, and his wife Judith.

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Vatican’s Palestinian Nativity scene raises eyebrows – and then disappears

Pope Francis is due to meet Abbas, the Palestinian president, at the Vatican

Reason

Lawsuit Over Allegedly Discriminatory Denial of Permit to Display Nativity Scene in Park Can Go Forward

Nativity scene was allegedly excluded (ostensibly on COVID grounds) while a menorah lighting was allowed.

Evening Standard

OPINION - It is the Christmas meme of memes, but not like you know it: all hail the Nativity, invented by St Francis

THE Christmas crib is 800 years old. That’s right, the Nativity scene with ox, ass and manger wasn’t always a thing. It was the genius idea of St Francis of Assisi, who had returned from the Holy Land and thought to himself that the landscape around Greccio, near Assisi, was…

Wales Online

Dogs recreate nativity scene wearing tinsel, crowns and tea towels

Staff at a doggy day care managed to get the obedient dogs to pose

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Ulster Museum steps in to save masterpiece painting of The Nativity worth £250,000

The piece, depicting the Nativity scene at night, is one of only a few by the artist to survive outside Italy and the only one in the UK.

The Independent UK

Christmas gift for the nation as Peruzzi’s The Nativity saved from export

The artwork, valued at nearly £300,000, will go on public display at the Ulster Museum next year.

The Conversation

Who is at the manger? Nativity sets around the world show each culture's take on the Christmas story

For many Christians around the world, celebrating the Nativity, or the birth of Jesus Christ, is the most important part of the Christmas season.

Daily Mirror

Holly Willoughby shares delight at son's role in school nativity in rare family update

Holly Willoughby shared the exciting news on This Morning that her son will take on a starring role in his Christmas play as Santa

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