Cathedral Fire Marks Virgin Mary Statue

A man has been arrested in connection with vandalism and arson at the Shrine of Our Lady in Medjugorje, a major Catholic pilgrimage site, where a statue of the Virgin Mary was defaced and partially set on fire. The attack occurred early July 27, with the statue's face, hands, and pedestal spray-painted with offensive messages, and a nearby altar set ablaze. Church officials have condemned the incident, began immediate repairs, and called for prayer and forgiveness, emphasizing continued access to the shrine despite the vandalism.

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