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Medjugorje shrine vandalized

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Police are investigating vandalism and desecration at Medjugorje shrine in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Statues of Our Lady were defaced and an altar was set on fire. A suspect has been arrested.

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11 sources Jul 28, 2026

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Jul 28, 8:51 AM OSV News Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire
  2. Jul 28, 10:15 AM The Catholic Spirit Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire
  3. Jul 28, 11:50 AM Angelus News Shrine to Virgin Mary apparitions in Medjugorje vandalized, fire set
  4. Jul 28, 11:58 AM National Catholic Reporter Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire
  5. Jul 28, 1:28 PM America Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire
  6. Jul 28, 8:20 AM Crux Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine
  7. Jul 28, 6:21 AM Catholic News Agency Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine
  8. Jul 28, 6:21 AM Catholic World Report Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine
  9. Jul 28, 4:38 PM The Catholic Weekly Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire
  10. Jul 29, 4:12 AM National Catholic Register Vandals Deface Our Lady Statues, Set Fire to Altar at Medjugorje Shrine
  11. Jul 28, 1:20 PM CathNews Australia Vandals deface statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine

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