Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, and his entourage arrive at the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Monday.
Palestinian scouts march through town ahead of midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally recognized by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Monday. Palestinians were preparing to host pilgrims from around the world in celebrating Christmas in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
Christians celebrate the arrival of Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, after he crossed an Israeli military checkpoint from Jerusalem prior to midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally recognized by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Monday.
A Christian worshipper prays at the Grotto, under the Church of the Nativity, traditionally recognized by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Sunday.
Christian worshippers light candles at the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Sunday.
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