Pilgrimage to Naju is allowed
as the official position of the Church on Naju
(Non Constat de Supernaturalitate)
Excerpt from the Guidelines of Ordinary
of Archdiocese of Gwangju on phenomena in Naju (6 July 2012)
Through the letter of the Gwangju Archdiocese, we came to know that official stand adopted by the Catholic Church concerning all the events occurring at Naju as “Non Constat de Supernaturalitate”, translated as: “Not confirming that it is supernatural” so far. This does not mean condemnation but that the investigation is still in progress. For condemnation, there is a different formal announcement: “Constat de non supernaturalitate”.
“Non Constat de Supernaturalitate” means it may not be evident whether or not the alleged apparition is authentic. Thus, the Holy See’s official stance on Naju is that the investigation has not been completed yet and therefore needs more observation of the evidences, testimonies, and fruits. It also implies that activities privately-initiated pilgrimages, prayer meetings, the Sacrament of Confessions, testimonies, distributions of newsletters published by Naju and so on will not be prohibited but be freely allowed.
During this ongoing investigation, the Holy See allows free visits, inquiries, and experiences by individual priests and lay people. In conclusion, pilgrimage to Naju is allowed as the official position of the Church on Naju (Non Constat de Supernaturalitate).
Dr. Joaquín Navarro-Valls, the spokesperson for the Vatican Press Office, mentioned the above about Medjugorje as it had been under the status of "Non Constat de Supernaturalitate." A similar rationale has been applied to Naju. While Medjugorje has currently received the status of "Nihil Obstat", Naju continues its dedicated efforts to achieve the same recognition.
Pilgrimage to Naju is allowed
as the official position of the Church on Naju
(Non Constat de Supernaturalitate)
Excerpt from the Guidelines of Ordinary
of Archdiocese of Gwangju on phenomena in Naju (6 July 2012)
Through the letter of the Gwangju Archdiocese, we came to know that official stand adopted by the Catholic Church concerning all the events occurring at Naju as “Non Constat de Supernaturalitate”, translated as: “Not confirming that it is supernatural” so far. This does not mean condemnation but that the investigation is still in progress. For condemnation, there is a different formal announcement: “Constat de non supernaturalitate”.
“Non Constat de Supernaturalitate” means it may not be evident whether or not the alleged apparition is authentic. Thus, the Holy See’s official stance on Naju is that the investigation has not been completed yet and therefore needs more observation of the evidences, testimonies, and fruits. It also implies that activities privately-initiated pilgrimages, prayer meetings, the Sacrament of Confessions, testimonies, distributions of newsletters published by Naju and so on will not be prohibited but be freely allowed.
During this ongoing investigation, the Holy See allows free visits, inquiries, and experiences by individual priests and lay people. In conclusion, pilgrimage to Naju is allowed as the official position of the Church on Naju (Non Constat de Supernaturalitate).
Dr. Joaquín Navarro-Valls, the spokesperson for the Vatican Press Office, mentioned the above about Medjugorje as it had been under the status of "Non Constat de Supernaturalitate." A similar rationale has been applied to Naju. While Medjugorje has currently received the status of "Nihil Obstat", Naju continues its dedicated efforts to achieve the same recognition.