FROM FRANCIS TO THE HEARTH – The origins of nativity scenes date back
to Saint Francis of Assisi in 1223 – where did the tradition go from there and which
Rome basilica keeps a relic from the Christ Child's crib? WHAT GIFT THIS
CHRISTMAS?- How is the town of Bethlehem preparing for Christmas this year?
One Bethlehemite urges pilgrims to come and spend time in the place of Christ’s birth…