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Medjugorje parish condemns vandalism, urges prayer and forgiveness
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- The parish of Medjugorje condemned recent acts of vandalism that damaged prayer sites, urging the faithful to respond with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness instead of anger.
- Early reports detailed black paint defacing the image of Our Lady on Apparition Hill and a fire set at the outdoor altar of St. James Church, with a suspect arrested but details withheld.
- The parish is actively repairing the damage and emphasized that the shrine remains open for pilgrims and regular prayer activities continue uninterrupted.
- Authorities are investigating the motive behind the vandalism and whether the arrested individual was involved in all incidents.
- In September 2024, the Vatican allowed public devotion at Medjugorje, recognizing its positive spiritual impact but without confirming the supernatural nature of the reported apparitions.
