# Vandalism of Our Lady Aparecida image in Mato Grosso

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vandalism-of-our-lady-aparecida-image-in-mato-grosso
> Updated: 2026-09-29T16:28:09.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The arrival of a pilgrim image of Our Lady Aparecida in the Cuiabá region initially involved religious ceremonies and official receptions. Várzea Grande Mayor Flávia Moretti participated in the Alegrai-vos program organized by the Archdiocese of Cuiabá, attending masses and religious congresses following the image’s arrival at Marechal Rondon International Airport.

However, the situation shifted when an image of Nossa Senhora Aparecida was discovered decapitated at the Cruz do Chilão religious landmark in Cuiabá. The Archdiocese of Cuiabá repudiated the act, noting that such violence against religious symbols may constitute a crime. While the Civil Police of Mato Grosso stated that the official intent behind the damage had not yet been determined, the incident has prompted broader discussions regarding religious intolerance and rising antagonism in Brazil.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Nossa Senhora Aparecida image found decapitated in Cuiabá

A decapitated image of Nossa Senhora Aparecida was discovered at a religious landmark in Cuiabá, prompting calls for investigation into religious intolerance by the Archdiocese of Cuiabá.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nossa-senhora-aparecida-image-found-decapitated-in-cuiab

### 2026-09-28: Várzea Grande Mayor receives pilgrim image of Our Lady Aparecida

Várzea Grande Mayor Flávia Moretti welcomed the pilgrim image of Our Lady Aparecida for the Alegrai-vos religious event organized by the Archdiocese of Cuiabá.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vrzea-grande-mayor-receives-pilgrim-image-of-our-lady-aparecida

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Cite as: Vandalism of Our Lady Aparecida image in Mato Grosso. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vandalism-of-our-lady-aparecida-image-in-mato-grosso