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Vatican Approves Devotion in Controversial Medjugorje

Sep 19, 2024, 09:59 AM

Pope Francis has approved a Catholic spiritual devotion centered in Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia that has been controversial over claims that the Virgin Mary appears to local people. The Vatican's decision recognizes the 'positive fruits' in the town's spiritual experience for pilgrims. This approval marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding the apparitions reported in Medjugorje. The Vatican has given the green light to this devotion.