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As Supernatural Claims Spread Online, Vatican Updates Its Rules on Them

People have long claimed sightings of the Virgin Mary or bleeding crucifixes, and some endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church have become hugely popular pilgrimage destinations.

USA Today · 5h

As supernatural claims flourish online, the Vatican revamps apparition rules for 1st time since 1978

It's about to become rare for the Vatican to endorse supernatural claims of weeping statues of the Virgin Mary and divine apparitions.

The Washington Post · 7h

Vatican moves to assert more control over supernatural manifestations

Tthe Vatican on Friday issued sweeping new guidelines on unexplained religious phenomenon, modernizing the way 1.4 billion Catholics should view the mystical side of the world.

Vatican, Mary

Reuters on MSN · 9h

Vatican urges caution over weeping Madonnas and other supposed apparitions

The Vatican issued new guidelines on Friday recommending a cautious approach to supposed supernatural events such as weeping Madonnas and blood-dripping crucifixes that have for centuries whipped up the Catholic faithful.

Associated Press on MSN · 9h

Vatican revamps norms to evaluate visions of Mary as it adapts to the Internet age and combats hoaxers

The Vatican has radically reformed its process for evaluating alleged visions of the Virgin Mary, weeping statues and other seemingly supernatural phenomena.

WSB-TV · 3h

Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet and overhauls its process for evaluating visions of Mary

VATICAN CITY — (AP) — The Vatican on Friday overhauled its process ... Church figures who claimed to have experienced the stigmata wounds, including Padre Pio and Pope Francis’ namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, have inspired millions of Catholics ...

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The New York Times · 1d

Hochul Meets the Pope, and Reflects on Her Father and Irish Catholicism

At a climate change summit at the Vatican, Gov. Kathy Hochul positioned New York State as a leader in pursuing environmental goals, but also recalled her late father.

Tribune News Service on MSN · 23h

New York Gov. Hochul visits Pope Francis in Vatican climate conference

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Vatican City on Thursday to hear a climate address from Pope Francis and deliver one of her own. Hochul, who is Catholic, sat in the first row as Francis spoke in the Clementine Hall,

Irish Star on MSN · 3h

New York Governor Kathy Hochul reflects on Irish Catholic upbringing after meeting Pope Francis

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reflected on her Irish Catholic upbringing after meeting Pope Francis. The 65-year-old, whose grandparents hail from Co Kerry, is on a tour of Italy and Ireland for climate crisis talks.

Religion News Service on MSN6h

Vatican issues new norms to rein in supernatural phenomena

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Weeping Madonnas ... Previously approved cases will not be changed, but only the pope will have ...

New York Sun6h

Vatican To Tighten Standards for Confirming Visions of Mary and Other Supernatural Phenomena, Adapting to Internet Age

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Friday radically reformed its process ... a possible disappointment to some who had hoped ...

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How Pope Francis opened the Vatican to transgender sex workers

The outreach, reflecting the most radical stage of his papacy, has prompted backlash while also altering the lives of the ...

Religion News Service on MSN22h

Vatican to weigh in on the supernatural, Marian apparitions

This Friday, the Vatican will release a document with new norms for discerning Marian apparitions and other supernatural ...

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Vatican Museums staff challenge the pope with a legal bid for better terms and treatment

Forty-nine employees of the Vatican Museums have filed a class-action complaint with the Vatican administration demanding ...

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Joins Pope Francis at the Vatican Climate Summit, Calls for Global Action on Climate Crisis

California Governor Gavin Newsom Joins Pope Francis at the Vatican Climate Summit, Calls for Global Action on Climate Crisis ...

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu takes the international stage at Vatican climate conference

Wu, the only American mayor to attend a multi-day climate conference, delivered her remarks during a whirlwind trip.

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Sadiq Khan presents Pope with 'book' of tea as London Mayor meets pontiff in Vatican

Sadiq Khan gave the Pope a gift of London tea when they met at the Vatican on Thursday.The mayor of London was in the Vatican ...

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