Blessing of a niche in the Vatican Gardens

On the morning of April 14, 2025, Holy Monday, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, His Eminence Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, blessed a niche in the Vatican Gardens, in which a statue depicting the Virgin Mary Rosa Mystica (Mystical Rose) was placed. The Prefect explained in a brief homily that this title “represents in a special way the beauty of Christ that shines in Mary”.

"Last July, the Dicastery released a decision, based on the new norms regarding alleged supernatural phenomena, granting the 'nulla osta' authorizing public devotion to Mary under the title 'Mystical Rose,' in connection with messages purportedly received between 1947 and 1966 by visionary Pierina Gilli. The decision also permitted the dedication of churches and sacred places to Mary under this title, with the corresponding image" (Vatican News).