What's going on when the Virgin Mary appears and statues weep? The answers aren't just about science or the supernatural
- Written by Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Mary is often depicted weeping, a reminder of the 'Seven Sorrows' the Bible recounts her suffering.pratan ounpitipong/Moment via Getty ImagesClaims of appearances of the Virgin Mary and weeping statues have been common in Catholicism. And now they’re going to get a closer look – but on a worldwide scale.