Local parish authorities swiftly condemned the destruction, urging the global community to respond with prayer and forgiveness rather than retaliation. Bosnian law enforcement launched a formal investigation into the desecration and the resulting fire damage at the hillside shrine, examining the extent of the destruction and searching for suspects responsible for the attack.
Parish Response and Calls for Forgiveness
Following the discovery of the vandalism, parish leaders in Medjugorje released official statements addressing the local community and international visitors.
Among those affected were families who had traveled long distances for the pilgrimage season, with several groups waking up to the sudden news of the attack upon arrival, as reported by LMFM.
Investigation into Fire and Structural Damage
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