The coverup, and not the crime is worse for the church. When I hear about the image of Jesus on toast, or a fountain that bleeds, I can’t help but think it gives ammo to the atheiest types. Now if Obama says he saw Mohammed on his waffle, That’s a sign we can all belive in...
To be fair to the Holy See, they don't claim it's real, but they allow charlatans to exploit it.
How would one know that the image is of Jesus, since the Bible provides no description whatsoever as to his appearance?
Anyone that puts their faith in any thing, institution or person other than Christ probably ain’t a member of the Body of Christ. Knick-knacks are fer old ladies and museums.