The Garabandal apparition was actually endorsed by the late Fr. Malachi Martin
I like Fr. Malachi Martin, but there are some things I disagree with him on. That's one of them.
and by Padre Pio
Do you have any sources you can cite on this?
It was never endorsed by the Church though its event was superceded by Akita which was approved by the Bishop of Akita
What connection (if any) does Garabandal have with Akita?