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In this episode of "The Most Haunted City on Earth Podcast," Madison translates and summarizes the significant meeting at The Vatican held on May 17th, 2024. The Vatican's doctrine office has introduced new norms to evaluate alleged supernatural phenomena, including visions of the Virgin Mary and weeping statues. The updated rules, revised from those issued in 1978, aim to address the complexities introduced by the internet age. The meeting addressed concerns over rapid or conflicting declarations by local bishops regarding such phenomena, emphasizing that misuse of purported supernatural experiences for control or abuse is considered particularly grave. Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández highlighted the necessity of these rules to discern extraordinary occurrences within the Christian community, referencing biblical examples and personal experiences to illustrate the frequent and varied nature of these phenomena.

The new guidelines presented at the meeting provide six possible conclusions for evaluating supernatural claims, ranging from acknowledging the pastoral value of the phenomena to outright declaring them non-supernatural based on concrete evidence. Cardinal Fernández shared personal anecdotes to underscore the challenges faced by clergy in discerning these events, such as encounters with individuals claiming divine revelations or miraculous healings. The discussion also touched on the spiritual fruits and potential risks associated with these phenomena, stressing that the faithful are not obliged to believe in them. Additionally, the Cardinal addressed questions about the relationship between UFO encounters and religious experiences, clarifying the Church's position on such matters. This episode delves into the complexities of evaluating supernatural claims within the Church, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the new norms and their implications.

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