Evaluate Claims Rigorously, Even in Miracles

The process of validating claims, whether they are scientific or miraculous, involves rigorous evaluation. This includes examining purported benefits and conducting thorough assessments, such as clinical trials. The approach to confirming miracles within the Catholic Church mirrors scientific methods more closely than many realize, as evidenced by the work of Dr. Jacqueline Duffin. An atheist and a qualified medical historian, Duffin inadvertently contributed to the confirmation of a miracle while serving as a hematologist. Her experience highlights the intersection of faith and science, demonstrating that even miraculous claims undergo systematic scrutiny.