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St. Peter’s Basilica.

Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy

Jul 24, 2024

By Kristina Millare

It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural... Read more

A Marian apparition.

New norms give Vatican greater say on alleged apparitions

May 17, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

The Vatican’s doctrinal office is centralizing its authority over the investigation of alleged Marian apparitions and other religious phenomena under... Read more

Parish Church of San Sebastián de Garabandal (Spain).

Spanish bishop makes statement on alleged apparitions at Garabandal

Oct 20, 2022

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Bishop Manuel Sánchez Monge stated that “my position, like that of my predecessors, is that Rome’s assessment remains valid: ‘There... Read more

Monastery of San Bernardo in Salta, Argentina

Archbishop, Carmelite nuns sign agreement after conflict over alleged Marian apparitions

Sep 7, 2022

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Discalced Carmelite sisters of the monastery of San Bernardo in Salta, Argentina, signed an agreement with Archbishop Mario Antonio... Read more

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How the upcoming canonization affirms the Fatima apparitions

Apr 21, 2017

By Elise Harris

The canonization of Fatima visionaries Francisco and Jacinta Marto has been hailed as an exciting moment for the Church, but... Read more

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Hundreds evacuated from Lourdes due to flooding

Oct 20, 2012

Flooding in southwestern France has forced hundreds of pilgrims to evacuate the site of a Marian apparition and nearby hotels in... Read more

A window in Ireland's Tuam Cathedral shows St. Marguerite Marie Alacoque receiving a private revelation of the Sacred Heart.

Vatican publishes guidelines on apparitions, private revelations

May 24, 2012

The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has published guidelines to help the Church worldwide handle claims of... Read more