Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and trust in the Lord.
Fatima seers become church’s youngest non-martyred saints
Pope: Honor the believing, tender Mary, not a ‘plaster statue’
Mary’s example of believing and following Jesus is what matters most; she cannot be some image “of our own making” who Christians barter with for mercy, Pope Francis said.
Local events commemorate Fatima apparition
Events are scheduled in St. Cloud, Holdingford and other locations
Pope to formally approve canonizations of two Fatima children
Pope Francis and cardinals present in Rome will formally approve the canonizations of two of the children who saw Mary in Fatima.
No secret: Last three popes share close bond to Fatima
Recent popes have had a special affection for Our Lady of Fatima, but no pope’s connection can match that of St. John Paul II.