Breitbart

Dissident Catholics Slam Vatican Condemnation of Abortion, Gender Theory

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released Friday stricter rules on determining whether supernatural, or miraculous, things actually occurred. This comes as such claims have reportedly skyrocketed in the age of social media.

BBC News

The new declaration states that "the Church needs to clear procedures," adding that the new rules "are not intended to control or (even less) stifle the Spirit." It also noted that it is not intended to deny all claims of supernatural apparitions.

The New York Times

The Church will no longer define the supernatural nature of something, but it will have the power to approve the local Bishop's final decision and intervene at any time. The Church will monitor whether "the writings or messages of those involved" "conflicts with faith and morals."

Vatican

The Church will say to be cautious of an event for several reasons, including when the people involved misuse or seek to exploit it; where some merit is found but it could also lead to "very serious" risks; and when an event requires further investigation or results in confusion.

National Catholic Reporter

The Church has granted miracle status to events across the centuries, such as the appearance of the Virgin Mary at Fatima in Portugal or Lourdes in France. Other cases, such as a woman claiming to have seen Jesus and Mary Italy in 2016, have been rejected.

The Church has granted miracle status to events across the centuries, such as the appearance of the Virgin Mary at Fatima in Portugal or Lourdes in France. Other cases, such as a woman said she saw Jesus and Mary in Italy in 2016, have been rejected.

The new doctrine, quoting Pope Benedict XVI, said even when supernatural phenomena are approved by the Church, they're meant to be "a help which is proffered, but its use is not obligatory."

Vatican Reforms Rules on Supernatural Phenomena

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Vatican Reforms Rules on Supernatural Phenomena

Sign Up for Our Free NewslettersSign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters