Pope Francis Gives Tentative Green Light to Medjugorje Devotion

Sep 19, 2024, 11:02 AM

Pope Francis has approved a Catholic spiritual devotion centered in Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia that has been steeped in controversy over reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary. The Vatican's Holy Office has issued a note on the alleged apparitions, which have reportedly taken place for 43 years. The Vatican has given a 'Nihil obstat' (nothing objectionable) to the messages from Medjugorje, recognizing the 'positive fruits' in the town's spiritual experience for pilgrims. This decision allows for continued devotion at the site, which has become a popular pilgrimage destination. The approval is tentative, giving a green light to devotion at the site.