Dec 6, 2015 | Vatican Perspective
On this second Sunday of Advent, the liturgy places us in the school of John the Baptist, who preached a “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” And perhaps we ask ourselves, “Why do we have to convert? Conversion is for an atheist who... read more
Dec 21, 2015 | Vatican Perspective
(Source: Crownofstars) Cardinal Vinko Puljic, head of the Church in Bosnia/Herzegovina, has hinted at possible changes to Medjugorje’s status as a sanctuary and place of pilgrimage. In a Christmas interview with press agency Anadolu the Cardinal said Medjugorje is one... read more
Jun 6, 2015 | Vatican Perspective
Video news by Romereports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6rb_nreG4Q (Romereports) On his flight back from Bosnia-Herzegovina in June 2015, Pope Francis held a quick press conference with the roughly 60 journalists on flight. In one of his answers, he shed light the... read more
Apr 12, 2016 | Vatican Perspective
25.10.2013 Dr. Fr. Miljenko Šteko, the Provincial of Herzegovina Franciscan Province from Mostar, was elected as the new President of the European Franciscan OFM Provincials. The election was held in Rome during the 11th General Assembly of the Conference of... read more
Jul 1, 2012 | Vatican Perspective
Reported by Croatia media sources is the news that the Vatican has already arrived at a solution that recognises the importance of Medjugorje to the Church and that the tree bearing good fruit in abundance is to be protected. Currently the bishop of the Mostar-Duvno... read more
Aug 23, 2012 | Vatican Perspective
Source: Medjugorjetoday.tv By Jakob Marschner The Vatican had to react to millions of people gathering in Medjugorje, and the current Commission works seriously because the members believe Medjugorje is already deeply integrated within the Church, says Medjugorje’s... read more
Aug 23, 2012 | Vatican Perspective
Source: Medjugorjetoday.tv By Jakob Marschner Contrary to a previous statement, the Vatican Commission on Medjugorje will not finish its work this year, but rather in 2013, a Bosnian news portal quotes an allegedly well-informed source. More conversations are... read more
Aug 23, 2012 | Vatican Perspective
Source: The Medjugorje Message (Photo source: medjugorje.zenfolio.com) The dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was declared by Pope Pius XII on November 1, 1950 and states that “the Immaculate Mother of God, Mary ever Virgin, when the course of her... read more
Nov 8, 2012 | Vatican Perspective
RIP FR PETAR VLAŠIĆ OFM The pastor of St. James’ Church in Medjugorje, Fra Petar Vlašić, OFM, died at 4:00am on Thursday, November 8th 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was 75 years old and was appointed parish priest of Medjugorje in 2007, following Fra Ivan... read more
Nov 19, 2012 | Vatican Perspective
Fra Marinko Šakota is the new parish priest of Medjugorje following the death of Fra Petar Vlašić on November 8th 2012. The 44 year-old Franciscan was born in nearby Čitluk and ordained in July 1996. He has served as a chaplain in Medjugorje since 2010. His... read more
