Virgin Mary
Coverage of Virgin Mary in the Nexus archive.
- Virgin Mary statue defaced and set on fire at world-famous Catholic pilgrimage site: ‘Devil in a skirt’
A Virgin Mary statue was defaced and set on fire at a world-famous Catholic pilgrimage site. The words 'Devil in a skirt' were scrawled across the statue's pedestal in black.
- Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in U.S.
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban dissident artist and musician, arrived in Miami after being released from a five-year prison sentence in Cuba. He was greeted with a Cuban flag bearing the slogan 'Patria y Vida' and brought a broken statue of the Virgin Mary as a symbol of hope.
- Israeli troops jailed for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Israeli troops were jailed for desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon, with one soldier receiving 21 days and another 14 days. The soldiers engaged in disrespectful behavior, including putting a cigarette in the statue's mouth and taking a photograph.
- Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
A photo shows an Israeli soldier desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon by placing a cigarette into its mouth, prompting Israel's military to launch a probe. The incident has sparked controversy and outrage. The investigation is ongoing.
- Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was caught desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon by pushing a cigarette into its mouth, sparking outrage. The incident has caused widespread condemnation. The photo of the soldier's actions has been shared and criticized.