Vatican “Contemporary Art” Nativity Scene Met With Contempt – IOTW Report

Vatican “Contemporary Art” Nativity Scene Met With Contempt

Some are comparing the figures to the works of toy maker Fisher-Price. Here

Others see Darth Vader and a an astronaut paying homage to the newborn king. Here

While other critics find the Vatican’s Nativity scene that was unveiled on St. Peter’s square on November 25th, to be the latest expression of Europe’s exhaustion with its self in its abandonment of the continent’s glorious past. Here

20 Comments on Vatican “Contemporary Art” Nativity Scene Met With Contempt

  1. Trying to attract Star Wars addicts to Catholicism is stupid, just damned stupid.

    Star Wars addicts are likely much more interested in paganism, Druidism, tree worshipping, Satanism, UFOs, and aliens.

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  2. …in fairness to the Star Wars crowd, Lucas DID try to Jesus Anakin up with the whole “mitachlorian immaculate conception” and “chosen one” story lines, so maybe the FakePope figures he’ll get some Force lightning hands out of the deal if he runs with it…

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  3. Galileo, Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci, Martin Luther etc. all want to come back from the grave to kick Pope Frankie’s ass. And he’s even pissed off St. Francis of Assisi who wants to get in on it too. And St. Peter ain’t very happen with him either.

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  4. “Recent years have included a terracotta nativity and one made of sand”

    And the foolish man built his house on the sand. And the winds blew, and the rains fell, and terrible was the fall thereof.
    (maybe not an exact quote, but you get the gist)

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  5. Check out some of the headlines from the website in the first link, wtf

    .The shameful participation of Catholic leaders in Trump’s attempt to steal the election
    .A Covid-19 vaccine has finally arrived. Prisoners must be prioritized.
    .Bishop Flores on King Herod and America’s sinful acceptance of the death penalty

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