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I am not the kind of Catholic who goes to mass every day, but I try to do good for others: after his canoeing victories, Fernando Pimenta cycled to Fátima

It was 300 kilometres between Ponte de Lima and Fátima. Fernando Pimenta completed the journey by bicycle, accompanied by two friends and his family. The 37-year-old athlete, who less than a week ago won two gold medals at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Poland, fulfilled a promise and a personal wish while also challenging his own limits.

Fátima Sanctuary opposes tourist tax proposed by Ourém City Council for visitors

The Parish Council says it is closely monitoring the process and points out that it has not yet been contacted by the Municipality regarding the matter.

Motorcyclists in Portugal will be able to have their helmets blessed

Lit candle at the origin of fire that killed tourist at a hotel in Fátima

Authorities suspect that a lit candle left in the victim's room may have caused the ignition. The 63-year-old woman was part of a group of Spanish tourists. The victim's friends have already returned home.

Lit candle at the origin of fire that killed tourist at a hotel in Fátima

Authorities suspect that a lit candle left in the victim's room may have caused the ignition. The 63-year-old woman was part of a group of Spanish tourists. The victim's friends have already returned home.

Souza's arrival in Portugal to strengthen FC Porto

Souza arrives in Portugal to join the FC Porto squad.

TVI31 Aug

Fátima: Judiciary Police collect evidence following tourist's death

Portuguese authorities are investigating the causes of the fire, which was contained to the room where the woman was staying. The victim was approximately 60 years old and was part of a Spanish group staying at the hotel.

"I have no words": Spanish tourist becomes emotional describing hotel fire in Fátima that killed a woman

A Spanish tourist, aged around 60, died early this Monday morning in a fire at a hotel in the city of Fátima, which forced the evacuation of 53 people from the unit.

Spanish tourist dies in hotel fire in Fátima

The fire forced the evacuation of 53 people from the hotel.

Spanish tourist dies in hotel fire in Fátima

The woman, aged around 60, was part of a group staying at the hotel. The flames were contained within the room.

Spanish tourist dies in hotel fire in Fátima

A Spanish tourist, aged around 60, died in the early hours of this Monday, August 31, following a fire at a hotel in Fátima. The victim was staying at the hotel with a group of Spanish citizens. According to the Fátima Volunteer Fire Department, the flames were confined to the room where the fire broke out. The alert was raised at 00:39 and the fire was extinguished shortly after 01:00, according to the Médio Tejo Sub-regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command. As a precaution, 53 people had to be evacuated from the hotel during the operation. Firefighters from Fátima and Ourém, the INEM, the GNR, and the Judicial Police were on the scene, with a total of 28 personnel and 10 vehicles. The circumstances that caused the fire are now being investigated by the authorities.

Spanish tourist dies in hotel room fire in Fátima

Spanish tourist dies in hotel fire in Fátima

The fire forced the evacuation of 53 people from the hotel.

Fátima: Spanish tourist dies in hotel fire

The fatality of the fire at a hotel in Fátima is a woman aged around 60. The fire forced the evacuation of 53 people from the hotel unit.

63-year-old Spanish woman dies in hotel fire in Fátima

The alert was given at 00:39

Parliament grants Government two more months to present report on the creation of the Fátima municipality

A resolution project by the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, seeks a 60-day extension for the Government to submit a report evaluating the conditions for creating the Fátima municipality. The town, famous for its Catholic sanctuary, is currently part of the Ourém municipality in the Santarém district. The initiative concerns a bill proposed by the Left Bloc, PAN, and Juntos pelo Povo to detach territory from Ourém to form a new municipality. Under the Framework Law for the Creation of Municipalities, the legislative process requires a Government report assessing administrative, territorial, demographic, and financial criteria. The Government requested the extension after an initial request from Aguiar-Branco in May. Local entities, including the Fátima Parish Council, support the move, while the Ourém City Council awaits further data and the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities suggests the decision should be made between the involved local authorities.

Catholics and Muslims against desecration of mosque

Rui Valério spoke of “desecration” and contacted the mosque's leadership to express solidarity. The Islamic Community of Lisbon has filed a formal complaint with the authorities.

Catholic and Muslim leaders oppose desecration of mosque in Ourém

The Catholic Patriarch of Lisbon and the Islamic Community of Lisbon criticised today a far-right propaganda action shared on social media at a mosque in Ourém, deeming it a desecration of a religious temple.

From Ronaldo to Ronaldo. Cris gifted a jersey to a priest

The priest who received Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez in Fatima on the day of their civil wedding is also named Ronaldo. He received a jersey signed by the player after the still-unexplained 'blessing'.

Church/Portugal: Liturgical Music course begins with two training levels

The Liturgical Music course in Portugal has launched, offering two distinct levels of training for participants.

Agência ECCLESIA18 Aug

Blessing in Fátima and Gucci attire: Ronaldo and Georgina reveal wedding details

In a tribute to the beginning of their romance, the couple wore Gucci suits for the ceremony at home. Afterwards, they went to Fátima for a religious blessing. “I couldn't hold back the tears,” says Georgina.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez married in their living room and headed to the Sanctuary of Fátima

The couple chose an intimate ceremony with “faith and love”.

Consecrated Life: Father António Maria Alves Júnior, of the Order of Carmel in Portugal, has passed away

The death of Father António Maria Alves Júnior, a member of the Carmelite Order in Portugal, is announced.

Agência ECCLESIA15 Aug

“Dozens of languages” praying the “same faith” in Fátima

Celebrations gathered 50,000 pilgrims over the two days. The Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal says the site “is a true spiritual home”.

“Dozens of languages” praying the “same faith” in Fátima

Celebrations gathered 50,000 pilgrims over the two days. The Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal says the site “is a true spiritual home”.

Apostolic Nuncio says the Church "wants to be a true home for everyone"

The Apostolic Nuncio in Portugal says the Church “wants to be a true home for everyone”.

Apostolic Nuncio on migrants: “Peace begins when we learn to look at the other, not as a threat, but as a brother”

On the second day of the Migrant and Refugee Pilgrimage in Fátima, Andrés Carrascosa Coso once again appealed for the welcoming of migrants “with respect, friendship and true fraternity”, after having argued the day before that the Portuguese people “have no right to be xenophobic”.