Israel Acknowledges Inquiry into Image of Soldier Defiling Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon
Israeli Soldier’s Controversial Photo Under Investigation This week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged that they are looking into a photo circulating online. The image apparently depicts a soldier making light of a Virgin Mary statue by placing a cigarette in its mouth and aiming it toward its face. The photo was reportedly taken in […]
ACLU challenges Michael statue honoring police — but court may not legitimize ‘heckler’s veto’
Bronze Statue Controversy in Massachusetts A city in the Boston area of Massachusetts is planning to place a significant 10-foot bronze statue outside its new public safety headquarters to pay tribute to local police and firefighters. However, this plan has stirred controversy due to the religious significance attributed to the statues; one shows the Archangel […]
The fate of a 28-foot-tall dog statue, Nipper, in Albany is uncertain.
Nipper’s Legacy in Albany Albany has a fondness for oversized dog statues, and none is more iconic than Nipper. This impressive 200-foot-tall white dog with black ears has been perched on a warehouse roof for nearly 70 years, famously representing a terrier absorbed in the sounds of a phonograph, a symbol associated with RCA. As […]
The wooden statue in Central California needs a name
A New Bear Sculpture Graces Merced County Yogi, step aside. There’s a new bear in town, and this one is made of wood. A monumental wooden bear has just been erected in the San Joaquin Valley. Unlike its wild counterparts, this bear needs a name rather than a picnic basket. Merced County officials have decided […]
A golden statue of Donald Trump placed at Doral before the PGA Tour returns to the president’s golf course
The PGA Tour’s Return to Trump National Doral The PGA Tour is gearing up to make its return to Trump National Doral this week, featuring the first-ever Cadillac Championship. At this stage, it’s uncertain whether President Donald Trump will attend the event, but his impact on the atmosphere is, well, a given. As the venue […]
Famous ‘Rocky’ statue near the Philadelphia Museum of Art will soon have its own exhibit and will be relocated indoors.
The Italian Stallion’s Comeback The well-known bronze statue of Rocky Balboa, the fictional boxer, is transitioning from being a public icon to an art piece within the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Following years of friction between the museum and the famous tourist attraction, the curators have finally decided to bring the two-ton statue indoors. This […]
Bachelorette party goes overboard, and a tourist damages an Italian statue attempting to touch its ‘private parts’
Tourist’s Bachelorette Challenge Draws Attention in Florence If you happen to be in Italy for a bachelorette party, it’s probably a good idea to appreciate the local historic statues. Some of these statues are, well, a bit revealing, but don’t assume that means they’re there for entertainment. While it may be deemed inappropriate to point […]
Parents of 13-year-old boy accused of killing tourist Chiara Jaconis with a statue in Italy charged with manslaughter
Charges Filed Against Parents in Death of 13-Year-Old In Italy, the parents of a 13-year-old boy, who is accused of killing a woman by tossing a statuette from a building, are facing manslaughter charges, according to reports. Prosecutors claim that the parents “should have supervised the boy” and that their negligence could have prevented the […]
Two soldiers are dismissed and imprisoned for vandalizing a Jesus statue in Lebanon with a sledgehammer.
Israeli Soldiers Jailed for Destroying Jesus Statue in Lebanon On April 20, 2026, two Israeli soldiers were sentenced to prison for allegedly using a sledgehammer to destroy a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. This action was recorded by one of the soldiers, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Images that circulated online depicted […]
Soldier seen destroying Jesus statue with a sledgehammer — reactions from officials and critics
A photo that began circulating on social media this past weekend left many feeling upset and puzzled, with some questioning its authenticity. And the subsequent responses did little to calm the outrage. “Father, forgive them. They do not know what they are doing.” The image, highlighted by Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi, shows a uniformed IDF […]