apparitions
Vatican centralizes investigations on claims of Virgin Mary apparitions – but local Catholics have always had a say
By Deirdre de la Cruz — May 26, 2023
(The Conversation) — The Vatican plans to set up an ‘observatory’ to investigate apparitions of the Virgin Mary. A scholar of global Christianity explains why this is a major shift in how apparitions are authenticated.
Pope says he doubts continuing alleged Medjugorje apparitions are authentic
By Lauren Markoe — May 14, 2017
(Reuters) Six children first reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1981 in the Bosnian village of Medjugorje. Francis cast doubt on reports of visions since then.
Vatican details rules on Virgin Mary sightings
By Alessandro Speciale — May 23, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican has published the rules used to judge alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary as more and more sightings gather widespread publicity before the church has been able to judge them. By Alessandro Speciale.
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