Catholics/Mary apparitions

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Expert: - 9/27/2010


Question
Are there records in church history where the church had
concluded that some appartions of Mary were deceptions of a
demon?

Answer
I am aware that many reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary have been dismissed by Church authorities as not authentic. As I recall, such decisions basically deny the authenticity.
I am not aware of any pronouncement that attributed them to a demon.
Sorry not to be of more help.  
Again, best wishes, Al.

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Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

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I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

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Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

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Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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