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A church in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, is receiving attention for its decision to redesign its Christmas nativity scene to reflect the impact of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Just ...

A basic nativity scene has been laid out in Bethlehem using rubble and razor wire to mark the Christmas celebration, while the Israel-Hamas war continues in the background. Baby Jesus' swaddle could ...

While many churches began this week hanging greenery to mark the first Sunday of Advent, Covenant Church started off the season by hauling hay into the sanctuary. Rows of rectangular bales, along with ...

Scenes from day two of Musikfest on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Bethlehem. Scenes from day two of Musikfest on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Bethlehem. Scenes from day ...

Johny Andonia, a 39-year-old artist from Bethlehem who led the project, said it is just a symbol to represent or show the 'existence' of Palestinians. Pope Francis stops for a brief prayer in front of ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - For centuries, Czech and Slovak people have decorated for the Christmas holiday with elaborate Nativity scenes. These include the expected tableau of baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — It isn’t subtle. Nor is it intended to be. Instead of a pastoral-looking Nativity scene, the creche features baby Jesus wrapped in a checkered Palestinian kaffiyeh, surrounded ...