cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/16386891

Israeli officials fear the pope’s vocal criticisms and symbolic gestures - such as this year’s nativity scene in St Peter’s Square featuring baby Jesus resting on a Palestinian keffiyeh - may influence global public opinion.

Created by Bethlehem artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi, the nativity scene prominently features Palestinian materials, including olive wood, a symbol of Palestinian resilience.

During its unveiling, Pope Francis condemned the global arms industry for profiting from human suffering and reiterated his call for an end to all wars, urging the faithful to remember those suffering in the holy land.

The display, praised by many as a message of solidarity and peace, drew backlash from Israel’s supporters, who accused the Vatican of promoting a pro-Palestinian agenda.

    • @nomy@lemmy.zip
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      85 months ago

      I’ve seen hotter. No matter how you slice it the Pope is the head of an organization that systematically covered up child abuse for decades, probably centuries.

    • Rikudou_Sage
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      -45 months ago

      What’s so hot about it? You think the catholic church is not comparable in the atrocities they committed? Note that they’ve been doing it for quite a bit longer.