Latest in the history, the Virgin Mary showed up to Croatian speaking people in Medjugorje where Muslim population around the area have been killed in the religious conflict in the war. As far as we know, the Virgin Mary is supporting Christians who survived the resent "holy war." I don't think the war and the crusading against the people believing in different religions are what she wants for the Christians to do. However, the case of Medjugorje is very interesting for all the Catholics because she might be helping to keep the situation not to get to worse; like to remind Croatians to stay away from committing sins. It's nice the Pope is concerned about Croatians and their faith in Catholicism.
A couple of days ago the Pope made a surprise reference to yet another controversial subject - Medjugore The Holy See, two days ago in a talk to the general audience, specifically acknowledged the Medjugorje parish and he encouraged the faithful from Medjugorje to be "evangelizers of God’s love in your nation". Not so surprising, the Catholic press, ignored the the Pope's reference to an event that has moved millions of Catholics into a deeper relationship with Christ.
Two days ago at the end of the general audience, during part of the greeting of groups in different languages, the Pope addressed the Croatian crowd of pilgrims: “I greet all Croatian pilgrims,and especially those from the parish of St James, Medjugorje!Your pilgrimage to Rome is part of the way of preparation for the coming of the Lord. Therefore, in hope, be evangelizers of God’s love in your nation. May God bless you.” Benedict was very particular in emphasising and including the pilgrims from St James parish in Medjugorje. Reasons for doing this remain unclear.
(http://www.medjugorje.net/content/view/427/)
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