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The Shrine of Our Lady of Banneux is a Catholic Marian shrine located in the village of Banneux in Belgium. It marks the site where the Virgin Mary, identifying herself as the 'Virgin of the Poor,' reportedly appeared to 11-year-old Mariette Beco eight times between January and March 1933. The apparitions received episcopal approval in 1949, and the site draws Catholic pilgrims seeking healing and spiritual solace.
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Who reported the apparitions at Banneux?
The apparitions were reported by Mariette Beco, an 11-year-old girl from Banneux, Belgium. She said that the Virgin Mary identified herself as the Virgin of the Poor.
When did the Banneux apparitions take place?
The reported apparitions occurred eight times between January 15 and March 2, 1933. The dates are central to the shrine's pilgrimage history.
What can pilgrims see at the Shrine of Our Lady of Banneux?
The shrine includes the site associated with the apparitions, chapels, and a spring connected with the message of the Virgin of the Poor. Banneux is visited as a Catholic pilgrimage destination in Belgium.
Has the Catholic Church recognized Banneux?
The apparitions at Banneux received formal diocesan recognition in 1949. The shrine has since remained associated with Marian devotion and the title Virgin of the Poor.
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