PITTSBURGH —

The Pittsburgh creche , the world's only authorized replica of the Vatican nativity scene in St. Peter's Square, was dedicated Friday in the plaza outside the U.S. Steel Tower downtown.

"It's just beautiful," visitor Jackie Coho said. "We come a couple times throughout the season, just to make sure it's here. We come and see it." Advertisement

Michael Stonfer, a parent of a student who performed in the choir at the dedication, said, "We take great pride in having the national creche in Pittsburgh, so we always come down to see it and support it, and us being involved in it every year makes it so special for the holiday season."

"I went to Catholic school. The kids come, and they sing and stuff, and I just enjoy seeing it. Takes me back to my childhood," Coho said.

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