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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Outrage after church replaces Biblical figures in Nativity scene with sign saying ‘ICE was here’

A Massachusetts church displayed an “ICE was here” sign in its Nativity scene, prompting mixed reactions from community members, including outrage from a local religious group.

The sign, displayed at Roman Catholic church St. Susanna Parish in Dedham, replaced the figures of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the Nativity display, according to local media reports and photos of the scene. A second sign with additional information was also placed underneath the “ICE was here” poster.

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