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The first known Nativity scene figurines are currently on display in one of Rome’s oldest basilicas.
A team of archaeologists has unearthed artifacts from an ancient Jewish burial cave associated with Salome, who according to some Christian traditions was a midwife at the Nativity of Jesus.
Pope Francis blessed a nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala.
Pope Francis Monday stopped by the “100 Nativities in the Vatican” display to bless Christmas scenes from all over the world.