Tourists visit the Church of the Nativity, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. The Church of the Nativity, built on the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born, is wrapping up a three-year restoration project just in time for the normally busy Christmas season. NASSER NASSER/AP
BETHLEHEM, West Bank – Ahead of Christmas, a towering wooden screen – once blackened with soot from millions of worshippers’ candles – is being restored…