The Vatican has spoken on the Marian apparitions at Medjugorje. Over 1 million people from around the world visit Medjugorje every year. In 1981, six children in the small village in modern day Bosnia and Herzegovina first reported seeing and receiving messages from the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since then, more than 40 million pilgrims from around the world have made their way to Medjugorje. Many of them have found the experience life-changing, and there has been many reports of conversions, healing