Unveiling the Truth Behind the Alleged Apparitions of “Our Lady of All Nations”
Recently, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a public statement revealing the unequivocal decision made by member cardinals in 1974 regarding the alleged apparitions of “Our Lady of All Nations” in Amsterdam. The unanimous agreement declared these apparitions as non-supernatural, a decision that was approved by Pope Paul VI.
The declaration, made public on July 11, sheds light on the past hesitancy of the Dicastery to disclose decisions on supernatural phenomena. However, due to ongoing doubts surrounding the alleged apparitions and revelations between 1945-1959 in Amsterdam, related to the devotion of the “Lady of All Peoples,” the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith felt compelled to share the outcome of the Ordinary Session of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith held on March 27, 1974.
The resolutions reached during this session were as follows:
1. Regarding doctrinal resolution: OMNES: “constat de non supernaturalitate.”
2. Regarding further investigation of the phenomenon: OMNES: “negative.”
The Holy Father Paul VI approved these decisions during an audience with the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Card. F. Šeper, on April 5, 1974, emphasizing the importance of ensuring clarity for the People of God and their Pastors.
This public disclosure of the negative judgment aligns with the new Norms enforced in May, aiming to address any uncertainties by revealing the Pope’s approved decision. The judgment hinges on concrete evidence indicating the non-authenticity of the alleged phenomenon.
The history of the alleged apparitions dates back to March 25, 1945, when Ida Peederman claimed to have seen Our Lady as the “Lady of All Nations.” Despite a series of subsequent apparitions until 1959, the verdict cast doubt on the supernatural nature of these events.
The controversial journey of these apparitions included conflicting judgments from bishops and the Holy See over the years. The debate extended to the purported request for the Church to recognize Mary as “co-redemptrix,” a plea that Pope Francis has addressed with clarity, emphasizing the uniqueness of Christ as the sole Redeemer.
