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“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.
Yasmim Santos travelled from São Paulo with her mother to attend the May 13th celebrations at the Sanctuary of Fátima for the first time. According to the Sanctuary, Brazilian groups rank 4th among foreign pilgrims, behind Poland, Italy, and France. The rector of the Sanctuary, Father Carlos Cabecinhas, noted that devotion to Our Lady of Fátima continues to grow in Brazil, strengthening the bond between the two countries.
Knees on the ground, burnt candles, and kilometres travelled on foot, by bicycle, or by caravan. Thousands of believers gather once again in Fátima for May 13th. Some ask for favours, others give thanks, in a ritual that returns to the same place every year.
The CMTV presenter arrived in Fátima this Tuesday, together with a group of pilgrims, for the May 13th celebrations.
Father Avelino went on the show ‘Olá, Bom Dia!’ to talk about the history of May 13th and what motivates thousands of people to walk to the Sanctuary every year.
The arrival of pilgrims at the Sanctuary of Fátima, including a group from Pero Pinheiro, marks the eve of the May 13th celebrations. Thousands of faithful from Portugal and abroad gathered for the candlelight procession, expressing deep gratitude and faith despite the physical toll of their journey. The event highlights the enduring devotion to Our Lady of Fátima, with pilgrims sharing personal prayers and reflections as they fill the sanctuary.
In an interview ahead of the May 13th pilgrimage, the Bishop of Leiria-Fátima, José Ornelas, describes the Sanctuary as a 'mother's house' that welcomes those burdened by life's anxieties, such as war, loneliness, and illness. He discusses the international growth of Fátima, the potential for a future visit by Pope Francis, and the Sanctuary's role in providing social support and a space for peace, while also addressing the Church's ongoing commitment to protecting the vulnerable and responding to the issue of sexual abuse.
Presiding over the pilgrimage for the first time, Rui Valério addressed the thousands of faithful present, reminding them that they carry “the weight of the days and the hope of the heart”.
Thousands of pilgrims gather at the Sanctuary of Fátima for early morning services.
