Are we required to believe in approved apparitions?

[Eilish_Maura]

The issue of approved apparitions can be very confusing.

Some say that approval means we should believe in them.

I was always taught that no one HAD to believe in them.

Would you clarify this? Thanks!

 

[Reginald_Plum]

Eilish,

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