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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.
The population in the north of the country admits they do not feel comfortable making such a long trip due to the rise in fuel prices.
The mass is celebrated at 10:15 a.m. at St. Peter's Basilica. In Lisbon, Patriarch Cardinal Rui Valério will preside over the mass at the Lisbon Cathedral. Additionally, the USA rescued a pilot who was missing in Iran.
More than seven hundred participants and a crowd in the streets. The Procession of the Burial of the Lord is the most solemn and moving event of Holy Week in Braga.
The faithful of Braga experience these celebrations as a collective prayer for world peace, attracting thousands of tourists and worshippers.
Let us all, everyone, everyone, enter fully into Holy Week towards the Resurrection of Jesus!
The Parish of Tavira and the Pastoral Sector for Tourism of the Diocese of Algarve have announced, for the second consecutive year, a program of Holy Week celebrations held entirely The post “Faith Without Borders”: Holy Week church services in Tavira appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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.
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.
