According to the late Fr Malachi Martin, who had read the authentic Third Secret of Fatima, its essential contents were made known in the Holy Virgins second formal message to the world in 1965.
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"Fr. Martin: the secret was meant for the people, not for the popes, not for the bishops, not for the holy office. It was meant to be published in 1960, by explicit order, by the mandate of heaven. …More
According to the late Fr Malachi Martin, who had read the authentic Third Secret of Fatima, its essential contents were made known in the Holy Virgins second formal message to the world in 1965.
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"Fr. Martin: the secret was meant for the people, not for the popes, not for the bishops, not for the holy office. It was meant to be published in 1960, by explicit order, by the mandate of heaven. John XXIII, God bless him and rest him, but he's with God now in whatever form that is, he decided not to. He had his own reasons. We think, with all due respect and veneration, etc, etc...that he made a very bad mistake. And indeed...in 1961 there was a second appearance, this time in Spain, in Garabandal. And the opening words of that revelation were: 'Because my sons have not listened to my orders, my mandate, here is what is going to happen...'
and the message was very dire,a repetition of the Third Secret in brief form.
October18, 1961: We must make many sacrifices, perform much penance, and visit the Blessed Sacrament frequently. But first, we must lead good lives, If we do not, a chastisement will befall us. The cup is already filling up, and if we do not change, a very great chastisement will come upon us.
June 18, 1965: As my message of October 18 has not been complied with and has not been made known to the world, I am advising you that this is the last one. Before, the cup was filling up. Now it is flowing over. Many cardinals, many bishops and many priests are on the road to perdition and are taking many souls with them. Less and less importance is being given to the Eucharist. You should turn the wrath of God away from yourselves by your efforts. If you ask His forgiveness with sincere hearts, He will pardon you. I, your mother, through the intercession of Saint Michael the Archangel, ask you to amend your lives. You are now receiving the last warnings. I love you very much and do not want your condemnation. Pray to us with sincerity and we will grant your requests. You should make more sacrifices. Think about the passion of Jesus." ….. [End quotes]
Unsurprisingly the appearances began on June 18,1961 quickly followed by the release of the first message on October 18.. Both messages were given formal approval by the local Bishop in July,1965. Their promotion was encouraged by Pope John Paul II in a letter to German author Albrecht Weber. Full documentation is with Pope Benedict XVI.