“Do not fear” has too often been translated into the American ideology of “happily ever after.” But in context, it was spoken ...

A Nativity Scene in Bethlehem with Baby Jesus' crib draped in a Palestinian kaffiyeh, displayed at the Vatican.

Carol Russell's mother was 4 when she was a cherub in First Reformed Church's first Nativity pageant in 1924. This year is ...

This article explores the origins of the Nativity scene, St. Francis of Assisi's role in its creation, and its cultural and political significance throughout history.

One local church brings to life a scene from the bible to celebrate Christmas. First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs had their first ever live nativity for everyone to enjoy, the reason for the ...

Pope Francis presided over his weekly general audience Wednesday alongside a Palestinian-crafted Nativity scene that was ...

The Nativity scene, crafted by two Palestinian artists, drew online criticism about the headscarf’s inclusion from pro-Israel ...

The annual live nativity scene staged by Canaan Baptist Church-Windsor Campus (formerly Windsor Baptist Church) is set for the evenings of Dec. 12-14 on the bluff behind the church, 6701 Hwy. 61-67, ...

The Vatican has reportedly removed a controversial Nativity display featuring an infant Jesus resting on a black-and-white keffiyeh, a symbol widely associated with Palestinian nationalism, following ...

After nearly two decades as a beloved Christmas tradition, a live nativity event at Brice’s Creek Bible Study Church in James ...

Even Pope Francis has drawn criticism for inaugurating a Vatican nativity with baby Jesus wrapped in the scarf that has become a symbol of pro-Palestine activism.

The "most beautiful gift" the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis ...