US EditionVatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square
The 25-meter Norway spruce tree was donated by northern Italian municipalities and features 28,000 ribbons symbolizing lives saved through Catholic prayers and support.
- The Vatican unveiled its Nativity scene and lit a 25-meter Christmas tree, featuring decorations from Italy's South Tyrol province, in St. Peter's Square.
- The tree and Nativity scene were designed to showcase elements from South Tyrol and Campania provinces, celebrating the diversity of Italy's cultures.
- The Christmas events, including the tree lighting and a papal Mass, will close the Jubilee Year opened by the late Pope Francis.
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Pope Leo’s first Vatican Christmas crèche carries message of peace
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV unveiled his first crèches, or Nativity scenes, as pope on Monday (Dec. 15), a longtime tradition signaling the start of Christmas festivities at the Vatican. The crèche in St. Peter’s Square, visible to tourists and pilgrims visiting the Vatican, was made by the artists of the diocese of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno, not far from the Italian city of Naples, known for its vibrant Nativity scenes. Beside it stands an …
Vatican governor Petrini presided over the ceremony, the first time for a woman (ANSA)
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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. A band and chorus from Italy’s South Tyrol performed at the event.
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