Catholic Answers Live #12528 Akita, Fatima and More | Ranking Marian Apparitions - Jimmy Akin
Jan 2, 2026
Join Jimmy Akin, a Senior apologist and host known for exploring supernatural phenomena, as he dives into the world of Marian apparitions. He discusses the intriguing details of Kibeho’s tragic warnings, the mixed signals from Akita, and the breathtaking Miracle of the Sun at Fatima. Akin casts light on the highly documented apparition at Zeitoun, which he argues may hold the strongest evidence. Each story reveals a tapestry of faith, skepticism, and the mysterious entwined with thorough analysis and insight.
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Vatican's New Approach To Apparitions
- The Vatican's 2024 norms judge apparitions by whether devotion is safe, not by proving supernatural origin.
- The Dicastery found Medjugorje's messages largely orthodox but urged caution because human elements can distort apparition reports.
Unexpected Witnesses At Medjugorje
- Communist minders reportedly witnessed unusual phenomena and some quit their jobs after seeing it at Medjugorje.
- Father Jozo heard a heavenly voice telling him to help the children during an apparition episode.
Spiritual Fruit ≠ Verified Miracles
- Reported healings and solar phenomena at Medjugorje lack rigorous medical verification and have plausible natural explanations.
- Large pilgrimages produce genuine spiritual fruit without proving supernatural causation tied to a specific apparition.