Private Revelations

Private revelations are visions or messages received by individuals that do not belong to the deposit of faith (CCC 67). Public Revelation ended with the death of the last Apostle (CCC 67).

The Role of the Church

Their role is to help people live more fully by Christ's definitive Revelation in a certain period of history (CCC 67). The faithful must discern these guided by the Magisterium (CCC 67).

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Catholics required to believe in private revelations? No. Even if approved as 'worthy of belief,' they are not a matter of divine faith required for salvation (CCC 67).