Vandals in Austria behead sculpture of Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus
2 July 2024 at 11:18
Artist behind controversial piece in Linz cathedral says vandalism shows there are still βpeople who question womenβs right to their own bodiesβ
Vandals have beheaded a sculpture of the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus on display in the cathedral in the Austrian city of Linz. The work had drawn criticism from some Catholics, who said it was blasphemous.
The sculpture had been on view at the St Mary Cathedral, Austriaβs largest, as part of an art installation about womenβs roles, family images and gender equality, the Linz diocese said in a statement. It said the vandalism, which occurred on Monday, had been reported to police.
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