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Does the controversy generated make sense? Isn't it a storm in a teacup? Who does this outcry serve?
If part of the right wants to imitate the moralistic left, that is their problem. But it would be better if they did not do so by using the faith of millions as a political prop.
Braga's Holy Week generated an economic impact of around 18 million euros this year, 3.4 million more than in 2025. “This confirms the growing relevance of the event for the local economy and for the affirmation of Braga as a reference destination for religious and cultural tourism,” assures the...
The head of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference confirms the Pope's long-standing intention to visit the country.
The Bishop of Leiria-Fátima has welcomed the official invitation extended to Pope Francis to visit Portugal in 2027.
CMTV commentator says the invitation extended by the President of the Republic to the Supreme Pontiff touches on three strong points.
The Supreme Pontiff is expected to come to Fátima for the 110th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima to the shepherd children.
A large crowd of 250,000 pilgrims assembled at the Fátima sanctuary in Portugal to participate in the traditional annual candlelight mass.
Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Sanctuary of Fátima for the May 13th ceremonies, marked by emotional farewells and a sense of fulfillment. The event, which drew 180,000 people, featured a homily by the Patriarch of Lisbon, D. Rui Valério, who described Fátima as a 'point of departure' for spreading faith. Pilgrims from across the country and abroad shared their experiences of devotion, service, and community, while looking forward to future gatherings.
“Here no one is a foreigner, here no one is alone,” said Rui Valério at the closing mass to the “immense crowd gathered in prayer,” 180,000 pilgrims according to the sanctuary.
The Patriarch of Lisbon, Rui Valério, stated today that in Fatima “no one is a foreigner” and considered that humanity will only find peace when it discovers that it is a family.
Thousands of the faithful are at the Sanctuary of Fátima this Wednesday.
The Sanctuary of Fátima was filled last night with thousands of pilgrims on the first day of the international May pilgrimage, known for the night when the religious site is illuminated by the candles of the procession.
The sanctuary receives its first major influx of the year with the May pilgrimage. Celebrations are presided over by Bishop Rui Valério.
Thousands of faithful filled the Sanctuary of Fátima this Tuesday night for the start of the international pilgrimage of May 13th, presided over by the Patriarch of Lisbon, Rui Valério. The celebrations, marking 109 years since the events at Cova da Iria, began at 9:30 PM on Tuesday with the recitation of the rosary at the Chapel of the Apparitions, followed by the candlelight procession and the Liturgy of the Word in the main square. On Wednesday, following the 9:00 AM rosary, mass will begin an hour later, including the blessing of the sick and the farewell procession. As of Monday afternoon, 170 groups totaling 7,550 pilgrims had registered. Of these, 67 are from Portugal and 103 from 30 different countries. The sanctuary noted that the top five countries for foreign pilgrims remain Poland, Italy, France, Brazil, and Mexico. Fátima expects more pilgrims in 2026, despite damage caused by storm Kristin. View the best images from the May 13th celebrations at the Sanctuary of Fátima.
Fátima hosts the first major pilgrimage of the year between today and tomorrow. For many, arriving at the Sanctuary is a moment of great emotion.
Thousands of faithful are expected today and Wednesday at the Sanctuary of Fátima for the international pilgrimage of today and May 13th, presided over by the Patriarch of Lisbon, Rui Valério.
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The Diocese of Angra has invited the Holy Father to travel to the Azores in 2034.
The country's second-largest religious event welcomes this year the apostolic nuncio appointed by Pope Leo XIV. The procession travels through Ponta Delgada in a 325-year-old ritual.
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.
