Vatican: Holy Spirit working ‘in the midst’ of Medjugorje ‘spiritual phenomenon’

The ruling does not approve the alleged messages or visions as being authentic, but states the Holy Spirit is acting 'for the good of the faithful,' hence has given a Nihil Obstat ruling.

VATICAN CITY (PerMariam) — Handing down a “Nihil Obstat” decision, the Vatican has today issued a much anticipated ruling on Medjugorje, but expressly ruled out affirming if the alleged messages or visions are “authentic.”

Publishing a Note via press conference, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández presented the Vatican’s ruling on “spiritual experience” of …