Vatican Nativity scene ridiculed for ‘embarrassing’ futuristic figures
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The Vatican's Nativity scene drew praise, laughs, and condemnation after Pope Francis inaugurated the display over the weekend.
The nontraditional set was designed by students and teachers at an art school in Castelli, Italy, according to CNN. The town is part of the Abruzzo region and is known for producing ceramics.
"It is not what we expected, and not what most of us want," started a
Catholic Herald opinion article headlined, "The Vatican's Embarrassing SciFi Creche." "This year’s Vatican creche has been laughed at and ridiculed for looking like a science fiction story or children’s toys."