Virgin Mary statue reportedly crying in Mexico town sparks questions about potential miracle

[Michie]

The statue, called the Virgin of Dolores, first began 'crying' in October​

A statue of the Virgin Mary in the Mexican state of Colima that is reportedly weeping tears has drawn crowds of onlookers and questions about a potential miracle.

The statue was first noticed "crying" in October — but videos of the statue's purported tears gained traction on social media in mid-November.

The statue, which is encased in glass, is named the Virgin of Dolores. It's located in the town of El Chanal, which is near the city of Colima, the capital of the state with the same name.

“Dolores" translates to "sorrow" or pain."

In Catholicism, one of the titles of the Virgin Mary is Our Lady of Sorrows, inspired by a prophecy in the Gospel of Luke.


Continued below.

Virgin Mary statue reportedly crying in Mexico town sparks questions about potential miracle

A statue of the Virgin Mary that is reportedly crying real tears with reddened eyes has drawn throngs of people to the church in Mexico where it is located.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Michie]

FACT CHECK: Did Our Lady of Sorrows Statue in Mexico Really Shed Tears?

The chapel is under the jurisdiction of the St. John Paul II Shrine in the city of Colima, which is 300 air miles west of Mexico City, not far from the Pacific.

www.ncregister.com

 

[Jipsah]

I never set much store by "miracles " that could as easily be conjuror's tricks. I've seen too many of them turn out to be the work of frauds.

 

[Michie]

The priest explained that when “the people of the community started the rumors of this supposed miracle,” the priest responsible for the St. John Paul II Shrine “went and confirmed that this is not the reality.”

“We appreciate the interest, but it’s not a miracle,” Father López concluded.

Verdict: We rate this claim false.

FACT CHECK: Did Our Lady of Sorrows Statue in Mexico Really Shed Tears?

The chapel is under the jurisdiction of the St. John Paul II Shrine in the city of Colima, which is 300 air miles west of Mexico City, not far from the Pacific.

www.ncregister.com

 

[RileyG]

May the Lord bless and protect the Mexican people