In recent days, Israel has intensified its airstrikes ... from locally made olive-wood nativity scenes and gold crosses to votive candles and sanctuary lamps, said he hopes Leo will demand the ...

The scene, carved in wood from olive trees, was designed by Palestinian artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi, both natives of Bethlehem. In the context of Israel's ongoing military ...

That Baby Jesus with outstretched arms, carved from olive wood from the Holy Land by Bethlehem's master craftsmen, has now been placed in the nativity scene without the kefiah. In the Paul VI Hall ...

Israel’s foreign ministry ... Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi, the nativity scene prominently features Palestinian materials, including olive wood, a symbol of Palestinian resilience.

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious ... owner of Nativity Store. Israel’s war against Hamas has been raging ...

The display, unveiled in St Peter’s Square, sparked criticism from various pro-Israel ... Nativity scene at the Vatican this week. The scene was crafted by Palestinian artists from Bethlehem and ...

Amichai Chikli, Israel’s Diaspora Affairs ... The artwork, “Nativity of Bethlehem 2024,” was created with olive wood, mother-of-pearl, and other materials, showcasing Palestinian symbolism.

Israel's minister ... while the scene in the audience hall was donated by people from Bethlehem and Palestinian authorities. It featured olive-wood statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus ...

A Nativity scene made by artisans from Bethlehem was ... which he said have deep roots in the area, especially olive wood and mother-of-pearl. The round, almost 10-foot-high installation ...

(photo: Vatican Media / VM) Hannah Brockhaus/CNA World December 13, 2024 A Nativity scene made by artisans ... especially olive wood and mother-of-pearl. The round, almost 10-foot-high ...

A nativity scene at the Vatican depicting baby Jesus ... artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi from Dar al-Kalima University. The scene featured a carved olive wood depiction of the Holy ...

The Vatican’s nativity scene contains figures carved from olive wood and a mother-of-pearl Star ... The pontiff has frequently condemned Israel’s war in Gaza, at one time calling it “immoral ...