'Weeping' Virgin Mary statue under investigation
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — The Las Cruces Catholic Diocese, the governing body of all Catholic churches in southern New Mexico, is investigating a statue of the Virgin Mary at a Hobbs church that appears to be shedding tears.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reports parishioners say recently tears have streamed down the face of the statue at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The church has since become a destination for travelers to see what many have called a miracle.
Bishop Oscar Cantú says the diocese will first try to determine if the tears are a supernatural occurrence.