Ourém

Church: Focolare Movement celebrates six decades of presence in Portugal

The Focolare Movement marks its 60th anniversary of activity within the Portuguese territory.

Agencia Ecclesia22 Oct

Fatima, Portugal: Why One of Christianity’s Holiest Cities is Named After a Muslim Woman

AD Middle East21 Oct

Ukrainian military personnel in Portugal for rehabilitation

They are receiving treatment at a recovery centre in the Ourém municipality.

Rehabilitation centre in Ourém has already received 50 wounded Ukrainian soldiers

The latest group will remain until the 21st, after which they will return to Ukraine.

Rehabilitation centre in Ourém has already received 50 wounded Ukrainian soldiers

The group will remain until the 21st, the “maximum period they [the soldiers] have authorisation to be out of Ukraine”.

100,000 pilgrims in Fátima

A crowd of faithful filled the Sanctuary of Fátima at a time when the Pope is facing cancer.

Back to public life, D. Duarte upholds tradition alongside his wife

The Duke and Duchess of Braganza share images of their visit to Fátima.

“It is through concrete gestures that peace can start to gain ground”: 100,000 pilgrims in Fátima

A crowd of the faithful filled the Sanctuary of Fátima at a time when the Pope is facing cancer.

Pilgrims pray for the Pope's health

The Archbishop of Braga, who presided over the October 13th Pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fátima, invited the world to pray for Leão XIV.

Thousands light candles at the Sanctuary of Fátima to celebrate the apparitions and pray for Pope Leo XIV

The faithful from various corners of the country and the world gather at the Sanctuary of Fátima for the October 12th and 13th celebrations. This year, the dates are also marked by the hospitalisation of the Supreme Pontiff.

Fátima: Acreditar receives first proceeds from pilgrims

The credential costs two euros and has an associated socio-charitable purpose. Acreditar, an association of parents and friends of children with cancer, is the first institution to benefit from the contribution.

Archbishop of Braga defends decent work and housing

At the October pilgrimage in Fátima, the Archbishop of Braga and the Bishop of Leiria point to the cost of living, housing, and wars as a reflection of a global crisis lacking understanding.

Rector of Fatima maintains optimism regarding Leão XIV's visit

Carlos Cabecinhas says he maintains a “deep conviction” of a papal visit in 2027, despite Leão XIV being hospitalised this Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule.

Suspect arrested in Fátima for two forest fires

A 52-year-old man was arrested on Thursday by the Leiria Judicial Police. He started fires with matches near his home, in an area with cork oaks and eucalyptus, for motives considered trivial.

Pilgrimage certificate launched at the Sanctuary of Fatima

The Sanctuary of Fatima is responding to repeated requests with an official certificate for those who make the journey on foot. The launch coincides with the international pilgrimage in October.

Certificate for pilgrims on foot launched on Monday at the Sanctuary of Fátima

The international pilgrimage on 12 and 13 October to the Sanctuary of Fátima is one of those that brings the most pilgrims to the Marian shrine.

Consecrated Life: Paulinas conclude the jubilee year of their 75 years of presence in Portugal

The Paulinas religious order marks the end of the 75th anniversary of their establishment in Portugal.

agencia.ecclesia.pt4 Oct

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers arrive in Portugal for rehabilitation in Ourém

A group of injured Ukrainian military personnel has arrived in Portugal to undergo rehabilitation treatment in the municipality of Ourém.

Região de Leiria3 Oct

Education/Portugal: Congress identifies four attitudes to define current 'educational cartography'

A congress in Portugal highlighted four key approaches necessary to map out the current landscape of the educational sector.

Agência ECCLESIA3 Oct

Portugal to treat 24 Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the war

There are 24 Ukrainian soldiers who were wounded in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Under an agreement with a Ukrainian Refugee Association, the soldiers will now be treated at the Ourém Rehabilitation Centre.

Central Portugal celebrates World Tourism Day with initiatives across the region

The central region of Portugal is hosting various events and activities to mark World Tourism Day.

tintafresca.net26 Sept

Fátima and the cancel culture

A work gains an existence that transcends the biography of its creator. It integrates into the memory of a community and can help someone pray.

Azevedo family company rolls out 90 million euro investment in tyre recycling

Presented as the first circular economy project in the tyre sector in Portugal based on proprietary technology, the BB&G recycling unit in Ourém, which underwent an investment of around one million euros last year for the implementation of improvements, has already started operations with more than one...

Motorcyclists improve riding skills in exercise promoted by the GNR

Motorcyclists participated this Saturday in Fátima in a motorcycle riding improvement session, as part of the blessing of the helmets pilgrimage.

Around 170,000 motorcyclists blessed at the Sanctuary of Fátima

“Responsible riding is also a way of loving your neighbour,” stated Rui Valério at the Blessing of the Helmets, which brought together 170,000 motorcyclists.

Fátima is the heart of the Church in Portugal

Fátima is considered the spiritual centre of the Catholic Church in Portugal.

Santuário de Fátima19 Sept

Fátima Shrine holds on to mosaic panel by priest accused of multiple rapes

While the Portuguese Catholic Church is already receiving very negative PR from victims of sexual abuse as children, the case of a panel of mosaics, on display in the Holy The post Fátima Shrine holds on to mosaic panel by priest accused of multiple rapes appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Artist of the Fátima Basilica accused of abuse, but the Portuguese Church prefers silence

Portuguese bishops do not intend to remove or cover the mosaic at the Sanctuary of Fátima created by Father Marko Rupnik, who is accused of abusing dozens of women. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with Filipe d’Avillez, an expert on religious affairs.

Thousands of motorcyclists head to Fátima for annual helmet blessing

Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to descend on Fátima this Sunday for the 11th annual Bênção dos Capacetes – Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage, one of the largest gatherings of The post Thousands of motorcyclists head to Fátima for annual helmet blessing appeared first on Portugal Resident.