Ballestrero accepted the verdict, declaring in an official statement: “In entrusting the evaluation of these results to science, the church reiterates its respect and veneration for this venerable icon of Christ, which remains an object of devotion for the faithful. ”
Ballestrero tunnustas seda otsust, öeldes ühes ametlikus teadaandes: ” See, et kirik jättis nende tulemuste hindamise teaduse hooleks, vaid kinnitab tema austust ja lugupidamist Kristuse selle austust vääriva ikooni vastu, millele ustavad edaspidigi andumust osutavad. ”