I disagree- The Catholic Church's view on the Protestant Church as changed drastically since the Council of Trent (we've gone from calling you Heritics to "Brothern in Christ who are separated from our Church") That's quite an improvement if you ask me. I doubt anyone in Rome is stupid enough to believe that the Protestant and Catholic Churches can be re-unified- forcefully or otherwise- I sincerely doubt it will ever happen until He calls everyone Home. As to these "appearences" you see them generally localized in Central America- why? It's a cultural aspect (just look at ancient religions in Central America). In fact, Central America contains the largest amounts of these "mystics" in the world. To me, this is not superstition- but rather a sign to these people. Centural Americans take their faith very seriously and practice it than more fervor than I generally see- it's truely inspiring. These "signs" are not calling people away from the scriptures at all- in fact it is pointing back to the scriptures and saying "See- that's Him."

Gloria Patri et Filii et Spiritu Sancti, Amen!

"For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of affliction, to give you an end and patience. "