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New Rules for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena (Apparitions, Visions, Eucharistic Miracles, Catholic, Vatican, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith)

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

CHAPTER

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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