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The mystery of a Virgin Mary statue in Italy that ‘wept tears of blood’ has been solved.
The mystery of a Virgin Mary statue in Italy that ‘wept tears of blood’ has been solved.
In 2016, a woman identified as Gisella Cardia proclaimed that the Madonna di Trevignano was crying blood and giving her revelations to share with believers who flocked to receive its blessing and hand over tens of thousands of dollars in donations.
Prosecutors in the port city of Civitavecchia opened a fraud investigation in 2023, ordering swab tests of the blood-stained porcelain cheeks that were previously speculated to have been pig’s blood.
The lab results surfaced last week, showing the blood matched the owner Cardia’s genetic profile.
However, her lawyer, Solange Marchignoli, said the DNA analysis must also show if it was a single-profile or mixed.
‘If the profile is single, it means that it is only Cardia’s and she put it there, so in this case we would go to trial,’ Marchignoli told Italian news outlet Corriere della Sera.
‘But if, as expected, the profile is mixed, it means that the DNA found on the statue also contains Cardia’s DNA, which we expect because she used, kissed it, and handled it.
Cardia has reportedly left her home in Trevignano and no one, not even her lawyer, knows whereabouts.
Cardia, who was previously convicted of bank fraud, arranged visits to see the ‘weeping’ statue every third day of the month.
She tucked the small statue inside a large blue case, positioned in front of a giant statue of Mary.
In 2022, locals from the town of Trevignano Romano who were skeptical of the bleeding Madonna called in a private investigator who met with the Italian military police.
The suspicious locals reportedly presented evidence suggesting the red liquid appearing from the statue’s eyes was pig’s blood.
Last year, the Catholic Church deemed the ‘miracle’ a fake. Their Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued its first decree according to a new set of rules for vetting alleged Marian apparitions and spiritual phenomena.
It referred to a preliminary report from an investigation by the Diocese of Civita Castellana that found nothing supernatural about the statue.
It stated: ‘It is clear that it is
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.
Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
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The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.
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