Vatican Approves Pilgrimages to Medjugorje Despite Unverified Apparitions

The Vatican acknowledges positive spiritual outcomes from the site but stops short of declaring the visions as supernatural.

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has given a 'nihil obstat' to Medjugorje, allowing public acts of devotion.
Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has attracted millions of pilgrims since alleged visions of the Virgin Mary began in 1981.
The Vatican emphasized the positive spiritual 'fruits' from pilgrimages, including conversions and renewed faith practices.
Concerns remain about the authenticity of the apparitions and the economic interests surrounding the pilgrimage site.
The Vatican advises pilgrims to focus on spiritual experiences rather than seeking encounters with the alleged visionaries.