(NewsNation) — A Bethlehem grotto is to be restored for the first time in 600 years. Restoration of the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the site where many Christians believe Jesus was born, will ...

200 crèches donated from almost 150 countries — and Pope John Paul II — retell Jesus’ birth. BETHLEHEM BEAUTY. A bas relief Nativity scene made of wood from Lombardy, Italy, by artist Antonio Sandrini ...

TEL AVIV — Christmas celebrations in the Holy Land have begun, overshadowed by the devastating war in the Gaza Strip. The traditional Christian procession arrived in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus ...

The Nativity scene featuring a keffiyeh that was unveiled at the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on December 7 was designed by Palestinian artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi of Bethlehem. (© ...

Johny Andonia, a 39-year-old artist from Bethlehem who led the project, said it is just a symbol to represent or show the 'existence' of Palestinians. Pope Francis stops for a brief prayer in front of ...