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By Angeline Tan, Live Action News, Dec 16, 2025

Vatican Nativity scene sends a strong pro-life message for Christmas

The Vatican’s Nativity scene for Christmas this year is being applauded for its pro-life message.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vatican puts a different Nativity scene on display each year for Christmas.

  • Pope Leo XIV was expected to bless the Nativity on December 15.

  • Titled “Nacimiento Gaudium,” or “Joyful Birth,” this year’s Nativity was created by a Costa Rican artist with the help of pro-life prayer ministry 40 Days for Life.

  • The scene will display more than 25,000 ribbons instead of straw; each represents a baby saved through the prayers and witness of 40 Days for Life.

The Details:

Each Advent as pilgrims and visitors gather in Rome, the Vatican unveils a new Nativity scene to aid people to meditate on the miracle of Jesus Christ’s birth. However, in an unprecedented move, the Nativity display for 2025, scheduled to be blessed by Pope Leo XIV on December 15, contains a poignant pro-life message. …