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Thousands gathered near the Church of Our Lady of Fátima in search of peace and hope. On Tuesday, the Pope departs for Equatorial Guinea.
The president of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP) stated today that he expects a visit from Leo XIV to Fátima in 2027, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Marian apparitions in Cova da Iria.
The last visit by a Pope to Portugal was in 2023, during World Youth Day. On that occasion, Francis visited the sanctuary of Fátima.
This will be the first time the Patriarch of Lisbon has presided over an anniversary pilgrimage at Cova da Iria since his appointment to the Patriarchal See in 2023, the sanctuary stated.
This will be the first time that the Patriarch of Lisbon assumes the presidency of an anniversary pilgrimage.
Home News Pope Leo XIV will come to Portugal Pope Leo XIV will come to Portugal The apostolic nuncio in Lisbon stated that Leo XIV will “certainly” come to the Sanctuary of Fatima, but everything will depend on the travel schedule of the leader of the Catholic Church.
The rector of the institution stated that damages exceeding two million euros were recorded, including the loss of more than 500 trees.
Appointed Vatican ambassador to Portugal in January, Andrés Carrascosa Coso reflected on the pontificate of Leo XIV, who is committed to continuing the legacy of Francis, even without media exposure.
In an interview with Lusa, the Holy See's representative in Portugal says that Leo XIV told him he would go to Fátima, but that it depends on the Pope's schedule. Carrascosa Coso promised an attitude of listening.
The apostolic nuncio in Lisbon stated that Leão XIV will “certainly” come to the Sanctuary of Fátima, but everything will depend on the Catholic Church leader's travel schedule.
The guarantee was given by the apostolic nuncio in Lisbon.
On 13 May 2027, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Apparitions.
Portuguese cardinals have formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima on May 13, 2027, marking the 110th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima. The post Portuguese cardinals invite Pope to visit Fátima in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
On 13 May 2027, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Apparitions.
The Message of Fátima is reaching more and more people worldwide. Even in countries where the majority are not Catholic, thousands express their faith in Mary.
