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Debate Erupts Over Shroud's Authenticity: Forgery or Real?

2/12/2026

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A critique of Cicero Moraes, a Brazilian researcher, suggests the Shroud could be a medieval forgery, intensifying debate.
Moraes defends his methodology, saying his findings are open to public scrutiny and replication.
Three specialists contend Moraes' digital modeling overlooks features such as the image's superficial nature and real blood.
They argue these factors challenge the forgery theory, while the Shroud in Turin bears Jesus' imprint.

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A critique of Cicero Moraes, a Brazilian researcher, suggests the Shroud could be a medieval forgery, intensifying debate.
Moraes defends his methodology, saying his findings are open to public scrutiny and replication.
Three specialists contend Moraes' digital modeling overlooks features such as the image's superficial nature and real blood.
They argue these factors challenge the forgery theory, while the Shroud in Turin bears Jesus' imprint.