Vatican, Medjugorje
Medjugorje: What Catholics should know about the alleged Marian apparitions
More than 40 million pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the small village named Medjugorje since 1981.
Vatican's stance on Medjugorje apparitions raises new discussion
The issue of Marian apparitions in Medjugorje stirs considerable controversy among the faithful and those outside the Church. Some are convinced of the events' authenticity, while others harbor significant doubts.
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 through this spiritual proposal.’
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 the apparitions were authentic but acknowledged spiritual fruit.
Vatican Approves Medjugorje Marian Apparitions After 43 Years of Controversy
Two simple words to certify history. Nihil Obstat. Nothing Hinders. It took 43 years of fierce disputes and back-and-forth for the Vatican to give the green light to the controversial phenomenon
Vatican offers cautious green light to Medjugorje devotion
The DDF insisted that the approval of devotion does not constitute “a judgment about the moral life of the alleged visionaries.”
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.
Vatican approves pilgrimages to Medjugorje: Virgin Mary’s apparitions spark religious tourism
The Vatican on Thursday gave that “nihil obstat” to Medjugorje. The local bishop issued the decree authorizing devotion there, and it is now possible that a sanctuary could be built, said the head of the doctrine office, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández.
Vatican releases definitive stance on Medjugorje apparitions
The Marian apparitions in Medjugorje stir considerable controversy among the faithful and those outside the Church. Some are convinced of the authenticity of the events, while others have significant doubts.
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.
National Catholic Register1d
Medjugorje’s Alleged Visionaries: Where Are They Today?
Vicka Ivankovic-Mijatovic, 60, easily recognized from her constant smile and joy-filled countenance, is the oldest of the ...
The Catholic Spirit2d
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 ...
Catholic News Agency4d
What has the Catholic Church said about Medjugorje? A timeline
The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office will hold a press conference Thursday about the “spiritual experience” at the ...
UCA News2d
Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje
It noted the spiritual benefits of the alleged apparitions but clarified that this doesn't confirm their supernatural nature ...