Disturbing truth behind Virgin Mary statue that ‘weeps tears of blood’ has finally been revealed

The mystery surrounding a statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to cry tears of blood, has finally been solved after nearly nine years of speculation. Since 2016, thousands of people from all over the world have traveled to the town of Carmiano in Italy to see the statue, known as Madonna di Trevignano. Many believed it had miraculous powers.

Gisella Cardia, the owner of the statue, claimed that it began weeping blood nine years ago. She also said it gave her prophecies, which she shared with others. On the third day of every month, she allowed visitors to come and see the statue, which was placed inside a large blue case on a hill, forming a small shrine. People believed in its supernatural powers and saw it as a sign from above.

Cardia said she had bought the statue from a Catholic pilgrimage site in Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the years, she made several claims about its powers, including that it once provided never-ending food for 15 people, serving them pizza, gnocchi, and rabbit without running out. Some even believed she had received warnings about the Covid-19 pandemic before it happened, thanks to messages from the statue.

However, not everyone was convinced. The Roman Catholic Church reviewed the case last year and declared that there was nothing supernatural about the statue. A report from the Diocese of Civita Castellana stated that there was no evidence of any miracle. It urged people to remain peaceful and not be misled, emphasizing that faith should not be based on unproven claims.

Now, scientific tests have provided more answers. A DNA test was conducted on the red liquid that appeared to be blood. Some locals had suspected that the blood was fake and might have come from an animal, such as a pig. In 2022, concerned residents hired a private investigator, who later took his findings to the Italian military police. This led prosecutors to order lab tests to find out the truth.

On February 13, test results revealed that the blood found on the statue matched Gisella Cardia’s own genetic profile. This suggests that she may have placed it there herself. The findings are set to be officially presented to prosecutors on February 28.

Despite this, Cardia’s lawyer, Solange Marchignoli, argues that the results do not necessarily prove fraud. She pointed out that the DNA test only shows that Cardia’s blood was present but does not confirm whether anyone else’s blood was mixed in. She even questioned whether scientists could determine the Virgin Mary’s DNA, implying that faith plays a role in the discussion.

Many people who donated money to Cardia, believing it was going toward a center for sick children, now feel deceived. Several accusations of fraud have been made against her. Reports also say that Cardia has disappeared from her home in Trevignano, and even her lawyer does not know where she is.

While some people may still believe in the Madonna di Trevignano’s powers, the latest evidence raises serious doubts. What once seemed like a miraculous event now appears to have a much simpler explanation.