Weeping Statue of Mary in California

Friday, May 27th, 2016

A statue of Mary in Fresno, Calif., appears to be weeping miraculous tears, according to witnesses.

The family will be contacted by the diocese in a private manner in order to offer pastoral guidance, according to the local bishop.

The family that owns the statue says the tears have been coming and going for about the past year and a half. Read more

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