The Vatican has confirmed that there are no objections to the 19th-century apparitions of Our Lady of Mercy at the Shrine of Pellevoisin in France, granting permission for the faithful to approach the apparitions with prudent adherence. On August 22, the Holy See issued a “nihil obstat” (no objection) regarding the miraculous visions and physical healing experienced by French woman Estelle Faguette, following a request by Archbishop Jérôme Daniel Beau of Bourges.

In a letter from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) to the archbishop, it was highlighted that Estelle’s experiences were notable for their simplicity, clarity, and humility. The DDF praised the merciful nature of the Blessed Mother as she consoled Faguette, who suffered from an incurable illness and received comfort through the Virgin's serene gaze and words of mercy, especially during her distress over her parents' potential poverty in her absence.

The DDF acknowledged Faguette’s “generous dedication to others” as a key factor in moving the Mother’s heart. The letter emphasized that it was not Faguette’s own merits that led to her miraculous healing but rather the intercession of Mary to demonstrate divine mercy.

Faguette herself remarked that the miracle was not due to her own deservingness but to show that, despite human imperfections, Mary remains a compassionate and interceding mother. She conveyed this sentiment, noting that her healing was a testament to the Mother’s love and intercession.

The letter also mentioned the Virgin’s messages to Faguette, which included a call for peace within the Church, an invitation to deepen devotion through the scapular—symbolizing the open heart of Jesus—and a concern for those receiving the Eucharist without proper reverence. The DDF emphasized that the Virgin expressed sorrow over the lack of love for Christ evident in such cases, reinforcing the importance of sincere devotion and reverence.