Rediscovering the True Meaning of Christmas: Pope Francis Emphasizes Simplicity and Joy

Pope Francis reflects on the first Nativity scene created by St Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, emphasizing the intention behind it: to provoke amazement at the extreme humility and hardships Jesus endured for love of humanity. The Pope highlights the importance of simplicity and joy in the Nativity scene, contrasting it with the consumerism of Christmas. He encourages people to draw near to God through the Nativity scene, which serves as a place of encounter and a source of hope and joy. Pope Francis concludes by urging everyone to look upon the scene in the manger and allow themselves to feel something within.