Pope Francis has criticized both Israel and Hamas, condemning Israel's continued strikes and urging the release of Hamas hostages.

A Palestinian official told the publication that the keffiyeh had been removed without explanation from the Vatican.{ai:summary}<p>The Vatican removed a Nativity scene featuring the infant Jesus on a Palestinian keffiyeh after facing criticism that it conveyed a political message. The display, created by Palestinian artists, sparked controversy following Pope Francis' prayer at its unveiling.</p><p>Upon returning to the audience hall, the Pope found the keffiyeh, manger, and infant Jesus absent, while Mary and Joseph remained. The removal's timing and future of the keffiyeh are unclear. Pope Francis has called for an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging prayers for peace. #politics</p>

Vatican nativity scene features baby Jesus on Palestinian keffiyeh

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