Pope Francis’ trip was planned for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions to three shepherd children in Fatima.
Pilgrimage to Fatima a time of prayer, encounter, pope says
Prayer cells still a vital part of World Apostolate of Fatima
The World Apostolate of Fatima has over 20 million members, in 100 countries around the world who are a prayer cell and to Mary under the title of her Immaculate Heart.
Fatima at 100: Story of apparitions continues to attract attention
While conversion and prayer are at the heart of Mary’s messages at Fatima, Portugal, the miracles and unexplained phenomenon that accompanied the events 100 years ago continue to intrigue believers and nonbelievers alike.
How the church determines a true Marian apparition
Supernatural phenomena, like the alleged miracle of the sun in Fatima, Portugal, nearly 100 years ago, are not the primary factors in determining an apparition is worthy of belief.
Pope to canonize Fatima children May 13; October date for other saints
Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions.
Pope recognizes miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries
Pope Francis has approved the recognition of a miracle attributed to the intercession of two of the shepherd children who saw Our Lady of Fatima in 1917, thus paving the way for their canonization.
The rosary and the renewal of politics
When the bishops of Minnesota host Catholics at the Capitol on March 9, an important component of the day will be the praying of rosaries in the Capitol rotunda.
Diocesan phase of Fatima visionary’s sainthood cause completed
The Diocese of Coimbra concluded its phase of the sainthood cause of Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who saw Our Lady of Fatima in 1917.