December 8, 2023 to January 7, 2024
St. Peter's Square, Bernini Colonnade
Organizer:
Dicastery for Evangelization
Section for Fundamental Questions regarding Evangelization in the World
100 Nativity Scenes in the Vatican
2023 EDITION
December 8, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Admirabile signum
The nativity scene teaches us ... to feel and believe that God is with us and that we are with Him, all as children and siblings thanks to that Child ... It also invites us to feel that in this experience lies happiness.
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Christmas and the nativity scene "speak above all to people's hearts."
Quote from H.E. Msgr. Rino Fisichella
"Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord."
Luke 2:10-11
“Let us be touched by the tenderness that saves. Let us draw closer to God who draws near. Let us pause and look at the manger.”
Pope Francis
The history of the Nativity scene
The Exhibition
100 Nativity Scenes in the Vatican
St. Peter's Square Colonnade