Pope's envoy to Middle East marks the start of Advent
- 9 years ago
The West Bank town of Bethlehem, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus.
Outside the Church of Nativity, music rings through Manger Square.
It's here that scores of Christian worshippers gathered on Saturday to welcome the Pope's envoy to the Middle East.
He's Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, more formally known as the Custodian of the Holy Land.
His arrival in the biblical town marks the beginning of the season of Advent, when millions of Christian around the world make their preparations for Christmas.
Outside the Church of Nativity, music rings through Manger Square.
It's here that scores of Christian worshippers gathered on Saturday to welcome the Pope's envoy to the Middle East.
He's Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, more formally known as the Custodian of the Holy Land.
His arrival in the biblical town marks the beginning of the season of Advent, when millions of Christian around the world make their preparations for Christmas.