The Recognition of a 71st Miracle at Lourdes: The Healing of John Traynor
The Catholic Church has recognized a 71st miracle at Lourdes, confirming the healing of British soldier John Traynor, who was wounded during World War I. Traynor, born in 1883 in Liverpool, lost the use of his right arm and suffered from epilepsy due to his injuries. After his visit to Lourdes in 1923, where he participated in rituals including immersion in the sanctuary’s pools, he experienced a miraculous healing. This proclamation comes nearly a century after the events and nearly seven years since the last recognized miracle.