Vatican's keffiyeh Nativity scene raises eyebrows

Vatican's keffiyeh Nativity scene raises eyebrows and then disappears — at least until Christmas Eve
One of the Vatican's Nativity scenes raised eyebrows when it was unveiled because it featured a keffiyeh, the Palestinian headscarf.
Pope Francis criticized for Vatican nativity scene with baby Jesus in a keffiyeh
Pope Francis created an uproar when he was seen with a controversial nativity scene at the Vatican over the weekend. The wooden display showed the baby Jesus lying on a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf. The 87-year-old pontiff was seen on Saturday afternoon praying before the nativity display while sitting in a wheelchair.
Vatican Removes Baby Jesus With Keffiyeh From Nativity
The Nativity scene, crafted by two Palestinian artists, drew online criticism about the headscarf’s inclusion from pro-Israel entities.
Vatican Nativity scene with Palestinian keffiyeh causes a stir
In the wake of global controversy over a Nativity scene displayed at the Vatican showing the infant Jesus resting upon a Palestinian keffiyeh, widely seen as a pro-Palestinian statement, that set has now been removed.
Pope Francis Unveils Nativity Scene of Jesus in Crib Lined with a Palestinian Keffiyeh
Pope Francis has repeated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza. On Saturday, the pope unveiled this year’s nativity scene at the Vatican. It portrays baby Jesus in a crib lined with a Palestinian keffiyeh.
Baby Jesus with a Keffiyeh – A Historic Nativity Scene at the Vatican
Pope Francis unveiled on Saturday the annual nativity scene at the Vatican, which this year featured baby Jesus draped in a Palestinian keffiyeh.
Pope Francis Presented Nativity Scene Featuring Baby Jesus Wrapped in Kaffiyeh Scarf
Pope Francis publicly showed off the Vatican's 2024 Christmas decorations: a Nativity scene and Christmas tree in St. Peter's Sq
Baby Jesus in a keffiyeh is a nativity trend at churches around the world — and people are upset
Nativity scenes around the world have added a new accessory this Christmas season: the keffiyeh. In a controversial take on the classic holiday display, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus’s traditional swaddling blanket with the black-and-white scarf — which has become a symbol of pro-Palestine activism.
Vatican nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh removed after backlash
When asked by Catholic media, the church does not offer a reason for taking down display created by Palestinian artists and dedicated by pope The post Vatican nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh removed after backlash appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Baby Jesus, keffiyeh disappear from Vatican presepe
A stature of the Baby Jesus and a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf have disappeared from the Vatican's 'presepe' or Nativity Scene in the Paul VI Room, Vatican News reported Wednesday. The nativity scene was donated by the Palestinian community of Bethlehem and has spurred criticism from some in the Jewish world.
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Historic First at the U.S. Capitol: Nativity Scene Sparks Joy, Outrage, and a ‘Stunning Debate’ Over Prayer Rights
For the first time in U.S. history, a Nativity scene featuring the birth of Jesus was displayed at the U.S. Capitol, ...
Fact Check: Pope Francis Presented Nativity Scene Featuring Baby Jesus Wrapped in Kaffiyeh Scarf
In 2024, Pope Francis presented a Nativity scene displayed at the Vatican that featured baby Jesus wrapped in a kaffiyeh, a ...
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Nativity Scene Sparks Debate as Vatican Withdraws Keffiyeh-Clad Baby Jesus
Photo: Andreas Solaro/ AFP via Getty Images. The Vatican has removed a nativity scene sculpture of baby Jesus swaddled in a Palestinian keffiyeh from its Paul VI Hall, where it was unveiled by ...
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Community invited to ‘The Gift of the Nativity’
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting The Gift of the Nativity, a three-day non-denominational and ...
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Beloved Nativity scenes brings joy to the faithful
The non-profit organization that creates Santa Monica’s beloved Nativity scenes has found a new home for their life-size ...