Coverage dated July 28, 2026 to July 29, 2026

Virgin Mary statue in Bosnia vandalized, set on fire at Catholic pilgrimage site

Headline from The Oregonian

A man was arrested after vandalizing and setting fire to the Virgin Mary statue and an altar at the Medjugorje pilgrimage site.

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

Washington Times
Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 28, 2026
Washington Times's feed description
Authorities in Bosnia on Tuesday investigated the desecration of a Virgin Mary statue and a shrine damaged by fire overnight in a southern Bosnian village, a popular destination for Roman Catholic pilgrims.
Fox News
World-famous Catholic shrine torched, 'Devil in a skirt' scrawled on Virgin Mary statue (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 28, 2026
Fox News's feed description
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.
The Oregonian
Virgin Mary statue in Bosnia vandalized, set on fire at Catholic pilgrimage site (opens The Oregonian)
Published Jul 29, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
A man was arrested after vandalizing and setting fire to the Virgin Mary statue and an altar at the Medjugorje pilgrimage site.

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