Vatican, Medjugorje and Madonna
Vatican gives green light to devotion at a site in Bosnia where the Madonna reportedly appeared
In a detailed analysis after nearly 15 years of study, the Vatican’s doctrine office didn’t declare that the reported apparitions in Medjugorje were authentic or of supernatural origin. And it flagged concerns about contradictions in some of the ...
The Vatican Weighs In on Virgin Mary Apparitions at Medjugorje
In June 1981, six children aged 10 to 16 claimed that the Virgin Mary appeared to them on a hilltop near the town.
Vatican Recognises Medjugorje Shrine, But Not Virgin's Messages
The Vatican said Thursday it recognised the shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, without commenting on the Virgin's "alleged messages" to the faithful, who have gathered there in the millions for more than 40 years.
Vatican gives green light to devotion at Bosnia site in Medjugorje where Madonna reportedly appeared
The Vatican on Thursday gave the green light for Catholics to continue flocking to a southern Bosnian village where children reported seeing visions of the Virgin Mary, offering its approval for devotion at one of the most contested sites of Roman Catholic practice in recent years.
Vatican greenlights devotion to Marian shrine at Medjugorje
While the Vatican did not confirm that the Marian apparitions were real, it recognized that the devotion of the faithful to the site is undeniable.
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Medjugorje Pilgrims Encouraged, Relieved By New Vatican Document
Beth Racine had just come out of church after confession in Medjugorje and was leaning against a wall when something caught ...
They Said the Virgin Mary Appeared. The Vatican Is Finally Weighing In.
After decades, and controversy, the Vatican has authorized public worship at a shrine in Bosnia, where a once tranquil ...
Popular pilgrimage site Medjugorje, where Virgin Mary said to appear, gets tentative Vatican approval
The Vatican issued a long-awaited note on the alleged apparitions at Medjugorje, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It did not say ...
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Medjugorje: The Vatican tightens control over messages from alleged visionaries
The Holy See has authorized the faithful to “prudently adhere” to the presumed messages of the Virgin at Medjugorje. From now ...
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Medjugorje: A Closer Look at the Vatican’s Cautious Ruling
COMMENTARY: ‘The Nihil obstat indicates that the faithful can receive a positive encouragement for their Christian life ...
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Church leaders have been studying Medjugorje phenomenon for decades
Recognizing the spiritual value of devotions connected to Medjugorje, but not ruling on the authenticity of the alleged ...
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Vatican approves devotion at Medjugorje while not pronouncing on authenticity of ‘alleged messages’
The Vatican has approved Marian devotion at Medjugorje without pronouncing on the authenticity of alleged apparitions, ...
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Top Places to Visit In Medjugorje As Vatican Gives Tentative Approval On The Popular Pilgrimage Site
Since the alleged visions, Medjugorje has evolved into a significant pilgrimage destination, attracting over a million ...
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Medjugorje: ‘Nulla Osta’ granted for messages and spiritual fruits
To the bishops of the dioceses where the Queen of Peace of Medjugorje is venerated, the Vatican document addresses the ...