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Israeli Prime Minister Prevents Arafat From Attending Christmas Mass in Bethlehem

Sharon ignores cabinet, Vatican urgings; foils apparent plan to sneak in PA leader via car of senior Catholic representative

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Star of Wonder

Is the star of Bethlehem now a pulsar?

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Besieged Palestinians in Bethlehem church call on pope, Annan

Related Topics: News, Palestinians, church call, mens statement, Kofi Annan, Church of the Nativity, terrorist infrastructures, Bethlehem, West Bank, Israeli plan, Church

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Church of Nativity Opens Its Doors

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The Nativity of our Lord: Scripture Readings and Hymns

King James Version

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Israel to Split Bethlehem With "Security Wall"

Two-mile concrete wall to protect Jewish pilgrims visiting Rachel's Tomb, traditional burial site of the biblical matriarch.

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Feast of the Holy Innocents

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Threadbare Worshippers

The shepherds understood babies, and they understood animals. The chilly manger scene made sense.

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Christmas at Greccio

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The Story of Jesus' Birth: A Sermon by Martin Luther

The great theologian's powerful reimagining of the Christmas story.

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