in Italy in recent days has made headlines in the news that some schools do not prepare the crib out of respect for students of other religions, particularly Muslims. In the debate that has arisen, many Muslims have spoken out in favor of the crib, since Islam reveres Jesus as a prophet. Church figures have stated that whoever wants to remove the crib from the schools is really not moved by respect for Muslims but by secularist ideas that confuse tolerance with relativism of ideas.
Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Pope John Paul II reaffirms the value of the crib. Speaking before the Angelus, the pope called the representation of the birth of Jesus as "a part of our culture and art, but above all a sign of faith in God, who came to Bethlehem 'to dwell among us' (Jn 1:14)." In St Peter's Square boys and girls were present in Rome for the traditional blessing of the statue of the "Child", which will be placed in the crib.
in Italy in recent days has made headlines in the news that some schools do not prepare the crib out of respect for students of other religions, particularly Muslims. In the debate that has arisen, many Muslims have spoken out in favor of the crib, since Islam reveres Jesus as a prophet. Church figures have stated that those who want to cancel the crib is actually driven by schools not by respect for Muslims but by secularist ideas that confuse tolerance with relativism of ideas.
is what the pope said before the Marian prayer:
"the feast of Christmas is approaching and in many places is already in setting up the crib, like here in St. Peter's Square. Small or large, simple or elaborate, the Nativity scene is a familiar and expressive representation of Christmas. It is part of our culture and art, but also a sign of faith in God, who came to Bethlehem "and dwelt among us" (Jn 1:14).
As every year, soon I will bless the Baby Holy Night that will be placed in cribs, which are already found Joseph and Mary, silent witnesses of a sublime mystery. With their loving eyes, they invite us to watch and pray to welcome the divine Savior, who comes to bring the world the joy of Christmas. This same joy
exhorts us to a foretaste of today's third Sunday of Advent, called "Gaudete" Sunday. Ask the Virgin of expectation that he is alive among Christians and all people of good will desire to meet the Lord now at hand. "Copyright © 2003 AsiaNewsTutti rights reserved
Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Pope John Paul II reaffirms the value of the crib. Speaking before the Angelus, the pope called the representation of the birth of Jesus as "a part of our culture and art, but above all a sign of faith in God, who came to Bethlehem 'to dwell among us' (Jn 1:14)." In St Peter's Square boys and girls were present in Rome for the traditional blessing of the statue of the "Child", which will be placed in the crib.
in Italy in recent days has made headlines in the news that some schools do not prepare the crib out of respect for students of other religions, particularly Muslims. In the debate that has arisen, many Muslims have spoken out in favor of the crib, since Islam reveres Jesus as a prophet. Church figures have stated that those who want to cancel the crib is actually driven by schools not by respect for Muslims but by secularist ideas that confuse tolerance with relativism of ideas.
is what the pope said before the Marian prayer:
"the feast of Christmas is approaching and in many places is already in setting up the crib, like here in St. Peter's Square. Small or large, simple or elaborate, the Nativity scene is a familiar and expressive representation of Christmas. It is part of our culture and art, but also a sign of faith in God, who came to Bethlehem "and dwelt among us" (Jn 1:14).
As every year, soon I will bless the Baby Holy Night that will be placed in cribs, which are already found Joseph and Mary, silent witnesses of a sublime mystery. With their loving eyes, they invite us to watch and pray to welcome the divine Savior, who comes to bring the world the joy of Christmas. This same joy
exhorts us to a foretaste of today's third Sunday of Advent, called "Gaudete" Sunday. Ask the Virgin of expectation that he is alive among Christians and all people of good will desire to meet the Lord now at hand. "Copyright © 2003 AsiaNewsTutti rights reserved
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