It involves long and extensive investigations.
However, I should point out that even the few that do get Church approval are not a required belief. Catholics are free to accept or reject any private revelations, even those approved by the Church.
It involves long and extensive investigations.
However, I should point out that even the few that do get Church approval are not a required belief. Catholics are free to accept or reject any private revelations, even those approved by the Church.
I should probably clarify my comment.
We are free to believe or not believe any private revelations approved by the Church.
We are NOT free to believe any private revelations disapproved by the Church.
We have to be prudent about any private revelation which is still under investigation by the Church where a decision has not been made.
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