Pope Francis today (December 20, 2020) added his own thumbs-down to widespread criticism of an unorthodox nativity scene in St. Peter's Square, telling visitors to instead visit a nearby traditional exhibition, according to the Reuters website.
At his last Sunday blessing and address before Christmas, Francis also said the holy day that marks the birth of Jesus had been "kidnapped" by consumerism.
Speaking from his window overlooking the square, Francis twice urged people to visit an outdoor exhibit under the square's colonnade where some 100 small traditional nativity scenes are on display.
He made no mention of the main nativity in the center of the square, a large assembly of statues that includes an astronaut and a character reminiscent of Darth Vader from Star Wars.
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