""The display should be removed, and the manger restored to its proper sacred purpose,""
""The people of God have the right to expect that, when they come to church, they will encounter genuine opportunities for prayer and Catholic worship --not divisive political messaging,""
""The Church's norms prohibit the use of sacred objects for any purpose other than the devotion of God's people. This includes images of the Christ Child in the manger, which are to be used solely to foster faith and devotion,""
The Archdiocese of Boston demanded removal of a Nativity scene at St. Susanna Parish that replaced Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign reading "ICE was here" as a protest against federal immigration action. The Archdiocese stated that parish leaders did not request or receive permission to place a politically divisive display and reiterated that Church norms forbid using sacred objects for political purposes. Parish pastor Stephen Josoma defended using the Nativity to reflect current issues. The parish has previously highlighted issues such as gun violence and climate change with its Nativity displays, and the congregation reportedly supports the practice while critics call it politicizing Christmas.
Read at Boston.com
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