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UN cultural agency removes birthplace of Jesus from its list of heritage sites in danger

UN cultural agency removes birthplace of Jesus from its list of heritage sites in danger

Jul 03, 2019, at 10:13 am

New York, July 3 (IBNS): The United Nations’ cultural agency announced on Tuesday that it was removing the place that is officially recognized as the Birthplace of Jesus, from its List of World Heritage in Danger – crediting extensive restorative work on Bethlehem’s Nativity Church, in Palestine.

Israeli museum to remove sculpture depicting Ronald McDonald as Jesus following violence

Israeli museum to remove sculpture depicting Ronald McDonald as Jesus following violence

Jan 21, 2019, at 12:00 am

Jerusalem, Jan 20 (IBNS): An Israeli museum triggered a controversy over an artwork which showcased a sculpture depicting the McDonald’s mascot as the crucified Jesus, forcing officials to remove it following violent protest by Christian minorities of the nation.