Poverty incarnate: The inspiration behind St Francis’ Nativity crèche

Poverty incarnate: The inspiration behind St Francis’ Nativity crèche Young people reenact the Nativity of Christ during a ceremony unveiling the Vatican creche in St Peter’s Square in 2013. Photos: OSV News/CNS.

Every year, the Vatican unveils a Nativity scene from a different diocese, often using materials or artistic styles from the particular region or country where the diocese is located.

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