The Vatican Christmas tree is hoisted into place in Peter’s Square on November 23. The 27-metre-tall tree from the Maira Valley near Turin, Italy, will be lit on December 9. After Christmas the wood will be made into toys and donated to Caritas. Photo: CNS/Pablo Esparza
A sister watches as Vatican workers use a crane to hoist a Christmas tree into place in Peter’s Square at the Vatican early Nov. 23, 2023. The 90-feet-tall tree from the Maira Valley near Turin, Italy, will be lighted Dec. 9. After Christmas the wood will be made into toys and donated to Caritas. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)
Vatican workers use a crane to hoist a Christmas tree into place in Peter’s Square at the Vatican early Nov. 23, 2023. The 90-feet-tall tree from the Maira Valley near Turin, Italy, will be lighted Dec. 9. After Christmas the wood will be made into toys and donated to Caritas. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)
A worker unwraps canvas holding the Vatican Christmas tree on the bed of a truck in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican early Nov. 23, 2023. The 90-feet-tall tree from the Maira Valley near Turin, Italy, will be lighted Dec. 9. After Christmas the wood will be made into toys and donated to Caritas. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)___________________________________________________________________________
