Our Lady of Kibeho, Marian apparition site in Kibeho, Rwanda.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Kibeho features a chapel where pilgrims gather to pray and commemorate the appearances of Virgin Mary to three young students.
Between 1981 and 1989, three students at Kibeho College received visions of the Virgin Mary, who presented herself as Nyina wa Jambo, Mother of the Word.
The Catholic Church officially recognized the apparitions in 2001, making Kibeho the first Vatican-approved Marian apparition site in Africa.
Visitors can participate in daily prayer sessions, Mass celebrations, and guided tours of the sanctuary, which includes designated areas for meditation.
The visionaries reported receiving prophetic messages that preceded the Rwandan genocide, including specific details about impending violence and social upheaval.
Location: Kibeho
Website: http://kibeho-sanctuary.com
GPS coordinates: -2.64889,29.55333
Latest update: May 6, 2025 17:27
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