The Scrutiny of Miracles

This chapter explores the life of Magdalena de la Cruz, a nun whose fraudulent claims of holiness were ultimately exposed, prompting a broader examination of the Catholic Church's rigorous verification processes for miracle claims. It outlines the complexities of the canonization inquiry system, highlighting the roles of witness testimonies and the challenges posed by skepticism and external pressures. Additionally, the chapter discusses historical cases of miraculous phenomena, including bilocation and levitation, raising questions about the authenticity of these events amidst consistent witness accounts.