The tradition of the Christmas Tree and Nativity scene in the Vatican is a relatively recent but deeply symbolic addition to the Church’s celebration of Christmas. The Vatican Christmas Tree was first ...

Presentation of the nativity scene and the lighting of the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, on 9 December 2024 (Photo by Rocco Spaziani / Archivio Spaziani / Mondadori ...

Pope prays before the Nativity of Bethlehem 2024. Source: Vatican Media. On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis received in audience the delegations that have gifted this year's Nativity Scenes and ...