Vatican to Hold Press Conference About Medjugorje on Thursday; Announcement Will Be Livestreamed at 5:30am ET

[Michie]

Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will lead a press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje this Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Vatican.

The Vatican Press Office informed that at Thursday’s press conference on Medjugorje, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. local time, Fernández will be joined by Monsignor Armando Matteo, who serves as secretary to the dicastery’s Doctrinal Section, along with Andrea Tornielli, editorial director of the Dicastery for Communication.

The press conference is scheduled to be broadcast live on Vatican News’ YouTube page.

Although no additional details about the event have been released, the press conference is being held within the framework of the new “Norms for Proceeding in the Discernment of Alleged Supernatural Phenomena,” published in May by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Since then, the Holy See has issued rulings on various alleged Marian apparitions and devotions.

What’s happening in Medjugorje?​

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Vatican announces press conference on Medjugorje

Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will lead a press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje.

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[Michie]

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 Marian site, the Vatican said.

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[FaithT]

I’m interested to learn what the Cardinal has to say. I hope he doesn’t say that it’s been determined that the apparitions are real and that Our Lady didn’t say when the world is going to end.

 

[FaithT]

I’m interested to learn what the Cardinal has to say. I hope he doesn’t say that it’s been determined that the apparitions are real and that Our Lady didn’t say when the world is going to end.

Jesus didn’t even know.

 

[FaithT]

Michie do you think the Church thinks these apparitions are real?

 

[Michie]

Michie do you think the Church thinks these apparitions are real?

It’s been mixed messages all along. There is one man who had a conversion experience and became a priest. The seers I’m very wary of. To be honest I’m wary of the whole thing. Some of the messages too. I have no idea what the Church will say.

 

[Solo81]

I’m interested to learn what the Cardinal has to say. I hope he doesn’t say that it’s been determined that the apparitions are real and that Our Lady didn’t say when the world is going to end.

The Church won't give its approval while the events are still happening. And when the events conclude, the Church may take many years before issuing its judgment.

There was a Dutch seer who claimed visions and messages from Mary between 1945 -1959. It was only in July 2024 that the Church officially announced that it wasn't authentic...65yrs later.

 

[Michie]

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, said the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

“This does not imply a declaration of the supernatural character of the phenomenon,” nor does it mean that the tens of thousands of alleged messages from Mary published by the supposed “seers” are authentic, the dicastery said in a long “Note About the Spiritual Experience Connected with Medjugorje,” released Sept. 19.

With the approval of Pope Francis, the dicastery did, however, recognize “the abundant and widespread fruits, which are so beautiful and positive,” associated with devotion to Mary, Queen of Peace, and with pilgrimages to Medjugorje.

Cardinal Fernández presents the note​

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Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje, doesn't judge it supernatural

With the approval of Pope Francis, the dicastery did, however, recognize "the abundant and widespread fruits, which are so beautiful and positive," associated with devotion to Mary, Queen of Peace, and with pilgrimages to Medjugorje.

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[Michie]

Vatican: Holy Spirit working ‘in the midst’ of Medjugorje ‘spiritual phenomenon’

The ruling does not approve the alleged messages or visions as being authentic, but states the Holy Spirit is acting 'for the good of the faithful,' hence the Vatican's Nihil Obstat ruling.

www.permariam.com

 

[Michie]

Vatican Approval Distances Itself From ‘Visionaries’

Excerpts from the Vatican document: --"It should be noted,” adds the Note, “that such experiences occur above all in the context of pilgrimages to the places associated with the original events rather than in meetings with

spiritdaily.org

 

[Michie]

Medjugorje: What Catholics should know about the alleged apparitions

More than 40 million pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the small village named Medjugorje since 1981.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

 

[FaithT]

I don’t get what the church is saying about these apparitions. First they say we can learn from them then they say that they aren’t saying they’re authentic. I think in one of the articles it said the first x number of apparitions were authentic, maybe not the others. What is the Vatican saying? Besides the fact that it’s an interesting topic, my grandparents were Croatian.

 

[Michie]

They are not saying much. They feel it may be a spiritual experience…(whatever that can mean during these times). The Holy Spirit can work through these situations… good to find a devotion to Mary. Any apocalyptic messages are to be avoided. The visionaries are questionable and we’re given suggestions. *shrug*

I’m not impressed. It is basically saying nothing imo. Do what you want…milquetoast.

I don’t get what the church is saying about these apparitions. First they say we can learn from them then they say that they aren’t saying they’re authentic. I think in one of the articles it said the first x number of apparitions were authentic, maybe not the others. What is the Vatican saying? Besides the fact that it’s an interesting topic, my grandparents were from Croatia.

 

[Michie]

If the Seers are False, They Made It Up or Deceptive, We Need to Know – Fr. Gerald Murray

 

[Michie]

A Primer on Medjugorje

The Church has made a decision on the authenticity of the alleged apparitions at Medjugorje. But what exactly did the Vatican say?

www.catholic.com

 

[FaithT]

If the Seers are False, They Made It Up or Deceptive, We Need to Know – Fr. Gerald Murray

I agree with Fr. Murray. He sounds skeptical of the visions and messages. I never knew that some of the messages contradict Church teaching. That makes me skeptical too.

 

[Michie]

I agree with Fr. Murray. He sounds skeptical of the visions and messages. I never knew that some of the messages contradict Church teaching. That makes me skeptical too.

Yeah it’s something I have not been comfortable with since day 1 of learning about it.

 

[Solo81]

Just read the document at “The Queen of Peace”: Note About the Spiritual Experience Connected with Medjugorje (19 September 2024)

It's 42 short chapters, better read on laptop than phone. Written simply.

 

[Michie]

Medjugorje’s Alleged Visionaries: Where Are They Today?

In many ways, the visionaries themselves try to live Mary’s messages.

www.ncregister.com

 

[Michie]

COMMENTARY: ‘The Nihil obstat indicates that the faithful can receive a positive encouragement for their Christian life through this spiritual proposal.’

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.’

www.ncregister.com