The church leaders of St. Susanna Parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, announced Monday that a controversial nativity scene would remain until further dialogue with the Boston archdiocese.

A nativity display at the church replaced Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus with a sign that read "ICE was here."

The archdiocese, Archbishop Richard Henning, says the church did not request nor receive permission for the display and that the church's norms prohibit the use of sacred objects for any purpose other than the devotion of God's people.

The archdiocese released a statement last week that read in part:

"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 display shoul

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