ALBAWABA - Several vandals in Linz, Austria made headlines after beheading a Virgin Mary statue giving birth to Jesus after it drew criticism from Catholics across the country. The statue in ...

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Linz, Austria, is the largest church building in that country. (photo: Elenarts / Shutterstock) CNA Staff News July 9, 2024 ...

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Vandals have beheaded a controversial sculpture featuring the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus that had been exhibited in the cathedral in the Austrian city of Linz.

A sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus has been destroyed just days after it went on view at a cathedral in northern Austria and drew criticism from some Catholics, who ...

Mary as a "normal woman" giving birth to a child - Jesus. The statue of the Holy Mother in this intimate moment, erected in St. Mary's Cathedral in Linz, has also attracted criticism.

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A statue of Mary giving birth to Jesus was beheaded by an anonymous group of vandals, garnering support from traditionalist Catholics who have criticized the statue's depictions.

A sculpture of the Virgin Mary showing her giving birth to Jesus was recently attacked and beheaded. Called “Crowning” by the artist Esther Strauss, the sculpture had been part of a temporary ...

A sculpture of the Virgin Mary showing her giving birth to Jesus was recently attacked and beheaded. Called “Crowning” by the artist Esther Strauss, the sculpture had been part of a temporary ...