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"Apparitions always stress the message of Christ," Father Roten said in the article. Mary urges "prayer, conversion and practical manifestations of one's faith."

The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute's own Fr. Johann Roten, S.M. is often sought after by the press, as are many of the institute's faculty and staff. His deep knowledge of Mary, combined with the massive amount of resources the Marian Library offers, adds validity to many news stories. This time, Catholic News Service approached Fr. Roten to assist them with the article "Fatima facts: Vatican shepherds the flock away from conspiracy claims."

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