For centuries, the Blessed Virgin Mary has appeared to ordinary people across the world—children, shepherds, farmers, priests, and saints—bringing messages of prayer, repentance, hope, and faith. These apparitions have inspired millions of believers and become powerful reminders of God’s love and mercy. There is no female religious figure so widely known and revered as the Virgin Mary. Throughout history, Mary has inspired in a multitude of cultures around the world a deep affection, a desire to emulate her virtue, and a strong belief in the power of her apparitions and miracles. This book also includes helpful introductory sections explaining how the Church investigates apparitions, a chronological timeline of major Marian events, and a reference table listing the location, year, and recognition status of each apparition.