Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine
Summary
Bosnian authorities are investigating damage caused by fire and vandalism to a Virgin Mary statue and shrine in Medjugorje, a well-known Catholic pilgrimage site. The site became internationally prominent after children reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1981, and the Vatican recently allowed pilgrimages to continue despite not officially confirming the visions as supernatural.Key Facts
- A Virgin Mary statue and shrine in Medjugorje, Bosnia, were vandalized and damaged by fire overnight.
- The statue's face and hands were painted black, with the words “Devil in a skirt” written on its base in English.
- Medjugorje gained attention after six children said they saw visions of the Virgin Mary in 1981.
- Some of the original visionaries still claim to receive daily messages from Mary.
- The Vatican has not officially confirmed the visions as supernatural or authentic.
- In 2024, the Vatican allowed pilgrimages and public devotion at Medjugorje due to positive spiritual effects.
- Local media photos showed a Polish-language banner calling the visionaries fraudsters near the site.
- Medjugorje has become a popular religious tourism spot, despite doubts from church officials about the visions.
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