Pope Francis prayed at the Vatican in front of a nativity scene from Bethlehem featuring a newborn Jesus wrapped in a traditional Palestinian keffiyeh. He highlighted the universal message of peace and love brought by Jesus and called for an end to wars and violence amid ongoing global conflicts. The depiction of Jesus has sparked discussions in the Jewish community, particularly concerning the Jewish identity of Jesus in contemporary dialogue between Christians and Jews. The Pope also visited an exhibition in Rome, admiring Marc Chagall’s ‘White Crucifixion’, symbolizing the struggles of the Jewish people.