With a police fraud squad detective standing by, and two constables posted outside, Nickell examined the picture and took samples for the lab to analyze. At the left is a votive candle and at right some oil-soaked cotton recovered by Nickell from the site. Return to the top. Its Mexico City shrine is second only to the Vatican in popularity among Catholics. As a sign to a skeptical bishop she caused her image to be miraculously imprinted on the inside of Diego's cloak.
Infrared photos reveal that the hands have been modified.
Subsequently, the Roman Catholic Church announced his departure as head of the basilica but gave no explanation. No Propaganda Is Accepted from Protestant or Other Sects. Return to the top. In fact, the blood on the statue of the Virgin was male and had obviously been smeared on, as from a cut finger. Return to the top.