12/07/2026
THE 16 MARIAN APPARITIONS APPROVED BY THE VATICAN ๐ป๐ฆ
Throughout history, countless people have claimed to witness apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Yet the Catholic Church does not accept these claims lightly.
Each reported apparition undergoes a careful and often lengthy investigation to determine whether it is worthy of belief, ensuring that the reported events, messages, and spiritual fruits are consistent with Sacred Scripture and Catholic teaching.
To date, the Vatican has officially recognized only 16 Marian apparitions as worthy of belief. These include well-known apparitions such as Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima, as well as others that are less familiar but equally recognized by the Church.