In Rothley, Leicestershire, a memorial mass was held to honor the missing girl Madeleine McCann. The event took place seventeen years after she disappeared during a family holiday in Portugal. Although her parents were not present at the ceremony, several family members and her former school director attended. During the service, Pastor Robert Gladstone read a message from Gerry and Kate McCann expressing their gratitude for the support and hope shared by those attending the memorial mass.
The absence of Gerry and Kate McCann drew attention to 22-year-old Polish Julia Wendell, who has claimed to be Madeleine McCann for years. After the service, Wendell reiterated her belief that she is Madeleine McCann and expressed her desire to have a DNA test to confirm her identity. Despite previous testing indicating she is not related to the McCann family, Wendell remains convinced of her claim. The search for Madeleine McCann continues to be a complex and emotional journey, with conflicting theories and evidence creating a sense of uncertainty around her fate.
