"The central nucleus of a nativity scene calls for a child in swaddling clothes to be placed in a manger, and this must be respected. The most important part of the crib cannot be represented by a boat. I'm not saying a crib cannot be enriched by other elements, and certainly, a boat is a symbol that reminds us of the need for hospitality, but don't forget that Jesus is the saviour of all problems, not just one."
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Nativity scene with Jesus in migrant dinghy condemned by Italian bishop (5 December 2017) International Business Times
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Ernesto Vecchi
Ernesto Vecchi (4 January 1936 – 28 May 2022) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Bologna.
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