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Overview
Apparition to Juan Diego near Mexico City; image impressed on agave‑fiber tilma is venerated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Key Claims
- Tilma image properties — image stability and technique debated. Debated
- Ophthalmology observations — eye‑like reflections reported; level of independent verification varies. Under evaluation
- Star pattern mapping — mantle stars said to match historic sky; scholarly consensus unsettled. Debated
Assessment
Status: Approved (devotional); specific scientific claims remain debated/under evaluation.
Sources & Further Reading
- Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe — official shrine information (search)
- Neutral overview: Wikipedia
- Art history & scientific assessments of the tilma image (search)
- Popular science write‑ups on ophthalmology/star claims (balanced reading recommended)
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