Vandalism at Medjugorje Shrine: Altar Torched, Statue Defaced

The Catholic shrine in Medjugorje was vandalized, with its altar set on fire and a statue of the Virgin Mary defaced with black paint and a disturbing message, prompting an investigation.

28 Jul, 19:52 — 28 Jul, 19:52

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World-famous Catholic shrine torched, 'Devil in a skirt' scrawled on Virgin Mary statue

Surveillance footage shows a man pouring gasoline on the altar at St. James Church as the Medjugorje shrine was vandalized days before a major festival.

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First report: index-hr · 28 Jul, 08:52|Full coverage: 4 · 11h|Window: 11h

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index-hr28 Jul, 08:52First to report

Širi se informacija da je oltar u Međugorju zapalio Poljak. Evo što kaže policija

klix-ba28 Jul, 09:30

Međureligijsko vijeće BiH o incidentu u Međugorju: Ne odgovarajte zlom na zlo

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jutarnji-list28 Jul, 12:29

VIDEO, FOTO Pogledajte mjesto oskvrnuća u Međugorju: Gospa je prekrivena, vjernici mole, svi u šoku...

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Fox News28 Jul, 19:52Latest update

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Vandalism at Medjugorje Shrine: Altar Torched, Statue Defaced

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World-famous Catholic shrine torched, 'Devil in a skirt' scrawled on Virgin Mary statue

Coverage Timeline

Širi se informacija da je oltar u Međugorju zapalio Poljak. Evo što kaže policija

Međureligijsko vijeće BiH o incidentu u Međugorju: Ne odgovarajte zlom na zlo

VIDEO, FOTO Pogledajte mjesto oskvrnuća u Međugorju: Gospa je prekrivena, vjernici mole, svi u šoku...

World-famous Catholic shrine torched, 'Devil in a skirt' scrawled on Virgin Mary statue

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