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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Nativity Scene of Mother Teresa Destroyed by Vandals

A beloved nativity scene featuring Mother Teresa was vandalized in Pessano con Bornago, Italy.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

He entered the nativity scene by the church. He is recorded, he faces even 10 years in prison

A suspect, facing two charges related to vandalism at a local church's nativity scene, could face up to 10 years in prison after police responded to the incident caused by alcohol influence.

Jan 15 • 21:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO The Church apologized for 'slimy Jesus': The scene from the mass horrified believers, Croatian priest reacted

A Christmas Eve mass broadcast from the Church of St. Mary in Stuttgart became controversial after an adult artist posed in a fetal position covered with wet rice paper instead of the traditional nativity depiction of baby Jesus, sparking outrage among viewers and reactions from clergy.

Jan 13 • 20:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Criticism of Service with 'Slime Jesus' - Diocese Sees 'Religious Feelings Injured'

The ARD Christmas service featuring a controversial 'Slime Jesus' nativity display has sparked outrage, with the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart stating that religious sentiments were offended and announcing plans to tighten decision-making processes in the future.

Jan 12 • 17:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Lot-et-Garonne: three characters from a Christmas nativity scene, including the baby Jesus, broken in a church near Agen

Three figures from a Christmas nativity scene, including the baby Jesus, were vandalized in the Sainte Jehanne de France church near Agen, prompting an investigation by the Agen prosecutor's office.

Jan 10 • 15:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tak Nawrocki is changing the Presidential Palace. What Giertych did is surprising

Karol Nawrocki has initiated several changes at the Presidential Palace, including the introduction of a Christmas nativity scene and the removal of the Round Table, along with alterations in the president's office decor.

Jan 10 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

An anti-abortion group denounces the destruction of its float at the Three Kings Parade in Alcalá de Henares

An anti-abortion group reported the destruction of its nativity-themed float after criticism from Más Madrid, leading to a planned demonstration by over 500 pro-life associations.

Jan 8 • 12:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Presepe Pride initiative comes to a close: a great success

The Presepe Pride initiative by the newspaper concludes successfully, with a significant number of submitted photographs showcasing people's nativity scenes, highlighting public support for Christmas traditions.

Jan 6 • 07:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Living Nativity in Cenacle / Here comes the true story of Christmas

A living nativity scene at Cenacle brings the true spirit of Christmas to life.

Jan 5 • 14:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Live Nativity at Cenacolo / Here Comes the True Story of Christmas

In Kráľová pri Senci, the Cenacolo community reenacts the Nativity scene annually, sharing a powerful testimony of transformation from addiction to prayer and labor.

Jan 5 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Three Wise Men, Beyond the Nativity: What We Know About the Magi from the East

Every January 5th, millions of children go to bed believing that Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar will travel the world delivering gifts, yet the historical account of the Three Wise Men is more complex than it appears.

Jan 3 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Even a living nativity scene in the village painted by Sassu

The article discusses the living nativity scene in Arcumeggia, showcasing its artistic heritage and community spirit as it features locals alongside famous cyclists, painted by Aligi Sassu.

Jan 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Sunday guided tour of the Nativity. Tuesday journey into the past of the village

A special guided tour of the Nativity at the Sacro Monte crypt will be held on Sunday, followed by extraordinary guided tours in the historical village leading up to Epiphany.

Jan 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The nativity scenes of the readers of il Giornale: here are all your photos. Keep sending them

A call for readers to submit their nativity scene photos to il Giornale, showcasing contributions from the community.

Dec 30 • 22:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Cologne Nativity Trail 2025: When Cologne Becomes an Open Museum

The Cologne Nativity Trail 2025 showcases over a hundred nativity scenes that provide diverse perspectives on what moves people during the holiday season, highlighting societal issues through art.

Dec 30 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Naples, where nativity scenes are sold all year round

Naples is famous for selling artistic and ornamental nativity scenes throughout the year, showcasing traditional pieces as well as pop culture icons.

Dec 29 • 06:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The unique nativity scenes of the Camino de Santiago

The article explores the artistic nativity scenes along the Camino de Santiago, highlighting Vila-seca's unique sand nativity scene amid Spain's most distinctive examples.

Dec 29 • 00:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

They collected leaves for months, made a stream... Incredible living nativity scene in Starigrad

For the second consecutive year, nearly 100 residents of Starigrad-Paklenica presented a living nativity scene, attracting almost 1,000 spectators, an impressive turnout for the small Dalmatian municipality.

Dec 28 • 19:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Unexpected move by Nawrocki. The president surprised

Karol Nawrocki implemented changes at the Presidential Palace, removing the Round Table and adding a Christmas nativity scene for the first time.

Dec 28 • 10:41 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

‘They help just like saints.’ Dolejší Těšov in Sušice honored its firefighters with its own nativity scene

The village of Dolejší Těšov in Sušice has honored its firefighters by creating a unique nativity scene in their tribute.

Dec 28 • 09:47 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Hejnice Monastery Exhibits New Painted Nativity Scene. Prominent Personalities from Frýdlant Meet There

The Hejnice Monastery is showcasing a new painted nativity scene, attracting notable personalities from the Frýdlant region.

Dec 28 • 06:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

There is too much silence about persecutions for political interests. Faith? It is scary

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco discusses the ongoing controversy over the nativity scene, asserting that its criticism reflects a broader tendency in Western societies to undervalue cultural and spiritual roots.

Dec 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The militant homily at Christmas: 'Baby Jesus is a woman and a refugee'

In Mercogliano, Italy, a church created a controversial nativity scene that features 'Baby Jesus' as a symbol of gender inclusivity, reflecting current social issues around gender and refugees.

Dec 26 • 10:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Even Comrade Rizzo Converts to the Nativity Scene

Marco Rizzo, founder of Rifondazione Comunista, shares a heartfelt Christmas message while discussing the war in Ukraine in front of a traditional nativity scene.

Dec 25 • 17:19 UTC

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