New Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Visions, Eucharistic Miracles, Catholic, Vatican, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Discerning the Supernatural: The Bishop's Role
This chapter explores the critical responsibilities of bishops in evaluating supernatural phenomena within the Catholic Church. It emphasizes the need for careful discernment to distinguish genuine spiritual experiences from misleading claims, while also addressing the dangers of exploitation and unverifiable apparitions. The chapter outlines the structured processes bishops must follow, ensuring that investigations are thorough and grounded in doctrinal clarity.
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Transcript
The Vatican has released new rules for evaluating reports of supernatural phenomena. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli conclude their two-part discussion by looking at the rules themselves; the possible categories; and how the investigations are to be carried out.
