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Asiaone – Christian rivals find unity in Nativity church restoration

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories – When Pope Francis visits Bethlehem in May he will see scaffolding covering the roof of the Church of the Nativity. It may be an eyesore, but it symbolises a rare show of unity among rival Christian faiths that are working together to restore the ancient basilica. Built in the fourth century …

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The Malay Mail Online – Christian rivals find unity in Nativity church restoration

When Pope Francis visits Bethlehem in May he will see scaffolding covering the roof of the Church of the Nativity. It may be an eyesore, but it symbolises a rare show of unity among rival Christian faiths that are working together to restore the ancient basilica. Built in the fourth century by the Roman Emperor …

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Med India – Rival Christian Faiths Come Together to Restore Church of Nativity

Different Christian faiths in Bethlehem have forgotten their rivalries and are working towards achieving a common goal, restoring the ancient basilica of the Church of Nativity. Built in the fourth century by the Roman Emperor Constantine and restored by Justinian after a fire in the sixth century, the shrine over the cave where Jesus is …

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Pravmir – Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity undergoes biggest repair in 600 years

Bethlehem—As visitors descended upon Bethlehem this holiday season, they noticed a different look for the Church of the Nativity. Wrapped in scaffolding, the basilica located at the site traditionally regarded as Jesus’ birthplace is undergoing a much-needed facelift after 600 years. Experts say that water is leaking from the rooftop and threatens to cause serious …

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Times of Malta – Church of the Nativity restoration project kicks off

A $12 million restoration project has kicked off at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The church is on Unesco’s World Heritage danger list, as it badly needs restoration. Ray Bondin is in Bethlehem as part of an archaeological mission of the Second University of Naples. Also on a personal basis, he has been …

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AL – Can Christians get along? Yes, to restore the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem

A rare cooperative venture is underway to repair the roof, leaky windows and 1,500-year-old wooden beams at The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, according to USA Today. Thanks to work now going on, a recent storm inflicted only minor damage on the church built at the site where Christians believe Jesus was born. “There …

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Usatoday – A rare bond in Bethlehem gets ancient church restored

By Michele Chabin. Three churches put tensions aside to work together to repair the Church of the Nativity. BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Two weeks before Christmas, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Middle East in a century dumped several inches of snow on the hills of Bethlehem. In addition to shuttering schools …

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japantimes.co.jp – Church of the Nativity undergoing needed repairs

BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK – As visitors descend upon Bethlehem this holiday season, they will notice a different look for the Church of the Nativity, located at the traditional site of Jesus’ birth. Wrapped in scaffolding, the basilica is undergoing a much-needed face-lift after 600 years. Experts say water is leaking through the roof and threatens …

American Catholic – Working on Church of Nativity Like Touching Piece of History

By JUDITH SUDILOVSKY BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) — Helping restore the roof of the Church of the Nativity is like touching a piece of the beginning of Christian history, said an Italian restorer who is heading work on the first phase of the long-awaited repairs. “I am not a practicing religious person, but working on …

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Saratogian – Church of the Nativity undergoes facelift

By Daniela Berretta, Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank — As visitors descend upon Bethlehem this holiday season, they will notice a different look for the Church of the Nativity. Wrapped in scaffolding, the basilica located at the traditional site of Jesus’ birth is undergoing a much-needed facelift after 600 years. Experts say that water is …