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The variant of the Central Portuguese Way that passes through Braga accounts for 35.7% of pilgrimages originating in the city, while the rest are distributed between the Miñoto Ribeiro Way and other itineraries.
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A crowd of faithful filled the Sanctuary of Fátima at a time when the Pope is facing cancer.
The Duke and Duchess of Braganza share images of their visit to Fátima.
A crowd of the faithful filled the Sanctuary of Fátima at a time when the Pope is facing cancer.
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.
Pilgrims at Fatima prayed tonight for the Pope's health. The Archbishop of Braga, who is presiding over the October Pilgrimage, called for more intense and profound prayer for Leo XIV.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing completed the walk alongside his wife, Ana, and their three children.
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.
“People live for this here,” summarises Francisco Carvalho, from the organising committee of this annual pilgrimage in the municipality of Lousada. Discover the history and see the images of the majestic procession, where the world's largest float is one of the main attractions.
Celebrations gathered 50,000 pilgrims over the two days. The Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal says the site “is a true spiritual home”.
Celebrations gathered 50,000 pilgrims over the two days. The Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal says the site “is a true spiritual home”.
The Sanctuary of Fátima welcomes thousands for the international pilgrimage dedicated to migrants.
The pilgrimage “Let's Go Together to WYD Seoul 2027” has surpassed one thousand registrants. The Portuguese Episcopal Conference stated that the number “reflects the desire of Portuguese youths to begin their journey.”
The next eclipse will only occur in 2144. The Sanctuary is currently hosting the traditional Pilgrimage of Emigrants.
The staircase of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary was the “stage” chosen by some people.
Fátima hosts the August pilgrimage between today and tomorrow. At this time of year, many Portuguese people working abroad take advantage of their holidays to visit the Sanctuary.
The celebration, which commemorates the fourth apparition of Our Lady to the Shepherd Children, is part of the National Pilgrimage of Migrants and Refugees, organised by the Portuguese Catholic Migration Service.
The Apostolic Nuncio, the diplomatic representative of the Holy See, leads the religious pilgrimage dedicated to migrants and refugees in Fátima.
Many relics are scientifically proven, but not all have a historical basis: to faith, what belongs to faith; and to history, what belongs to history.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal leads the religious pilgrimage dedicated to migrants and refugees in Fátima.
2027 will be a Compostelan Holy Year. It would be the ideal time to outline the first strategic plan for the Ways of Saint James in Portugal.
The author's childhood memory of the annual pilgrimage he made with his parents to the Chapel of Rãs, including a walk, mass, and a meal afterwards.
The Military Ordinariate of Portugal organises the annual National Military Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Fatima.
If the path is long, it is better to travel it with good music. During the week of May 13th, we have chosen songs for long walks in search of redemption or the fulfillment of divine promises.
