The Miracle of Lanciano physically transformed bread and wine into flesh and blood
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 4/100
Scientific analyses of alleged Eucharistic miracles have found no physical evidence of human blood or tissue transformation, attributing observed discoloration to natural microbial and fungal contamination.
Evidence against · 3
The relics of Jesus and Eucharistic miracles: scientific analysis of shared AB blood type
2024 · cited by 4
Paper 2 notes that shared AB blood types found on various religious relics and Eucharistic claims can be explained by common bacterial antigens rather than unique human blood profiles.
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More against · 2
Scientific Analysis of Eucharistic Miracles: Importance of a Standardization in Evaluation
2024 · cited by 1
Paper 6 demonstrates that bleeding host phenomena can be replicated experimentally using ordinary unconsecrated wafers and biological contaminants rather than miraculous transformation.
Methodology for the analysis of biological impurities associated with peri-eucharistic phenomena
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 7 finds no actual proof of human blood or tissue in evaluated Eucharistic phenomena, attributing discoloration to microbial and fungal pigments.