Unlike [[Fatima]], [[Lourdes]] and Guadeloupe, Medjugorje has not yet been approved by the [[Vatican]] as an official Marian apparition. The Church permits [[Catholics]] to visit Medjugorje including priests who visit as chaplains. The Church has not suppressed discussion of Medjugorje but forbids official pilgrimages until a final decision has been rendered[http://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/medjugorje.htm]. | Unlike [[Fatima]], [[Lourdes]] and Guadeloupe, Medjugorje has not yet been approved by the [[Vatican]] as an official Marian apparition. The Church permits [[Catholics]] to visit Medjugorje including priests who visit as chaplains. The Church has not suppressed discussion of Medjugorje but forbids official pilgrimages until a final decision has been rendered[http://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/medjugorje.htm]. |