Pope Francis Allows Devotion to Medjugorje, Where Virgin Mary Said to Appear
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis has approved a Catholic spiritual devotion centred in Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia that has been steeped in controversy over whether the Virgin Mary appears to local people, the Vatican said on Thursday.
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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 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.
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This photograph shows a statue depicting Virgin Mary, on the square, in front of St. Jacob church in Southern-Bosnian town of Medjugorje. The Vatican announced its recognition of the shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina,
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While it offers no definitive judgment on the supernatural authenticity of the alleged apparitions, the Vatican’s report highlights the abundant good fruits that have come from Medjugorje.
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Medjugorje in Bosnia has become a major European pilgrimage destination for Christian believers, attracting millions of people over the years.
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