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Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
A group of Portuguese pilgrims carries banners with the images of Our Lady of Fatima and Pope Francis across the sanctuary in Fatima.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2016-12-09. One of the many shops near the Sanctuary of Fatima that sell images of Our Lady of Fatima and all kinds of souvenirs. The commercialisation of the shrine is often subject to criticism.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
A group of Portuguese pilgrims arrive with banners at the sanctuary in Fatima and embrace each other upon the successfully completed walking journey.
Every year, tens of thousands of Portuguese of all ages and from all over the country walk to the shrine of Fátima, located in Central Portugal, in the weeks preceding the 13th of May, sleeping in sport complexes, small hostels or tents.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrated the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917. Pope Francis canonised two of the three already deceased shepherd children in the presence of more than one million pilgrims from all over the world.
Each Portuguese has a strong and personal bond with the Fátima phenomenon whether one believes in the apparitions or not. What matters is the message of peace, light, hope and togetherness emanating from the events of 1917, highlighted by praying together during the pilgrimage on foot, promoting introspection and spirituality.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
Pope Francis arrives by helicopter and is being welcomed by a cheering and joyful crowd at the sanctuary of Fatima.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrated the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917. Pope Francis canonised two of the three already deceased shepherd children in the presence of more than one million pilgrims from all over the world.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12. Bishops walk in front of the Basilica of Our lady of Fatima after the departure of Pope Francis.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12. The candle procession is considered one the highlights of the Fatima pilgrimage.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
An attentive crowd cheers after the speech of Pope Francis at the sanctuary of Fatima.
Portugal, Estremadura, Santa Catarina da Serra. 2017-05-09. A group of 300 pilgrims, all originary from the coastal town of Espinho just underneath Oporto, walks the distance of approximately 200 km to the shrine of Fatima during a five day-pilgrimage. Every year, tens of thousands of Portuguese of all ages and from all over the country walk to the shrine of Fátima, located in Central Portugal, in the weeks preceding the 13th of May, sleeping in sport complexes, small hostels or tents. Many routes are used such as the one from Lisbon along the Tagus river, or another one following the Portuguese coast or the very popular one originating from the fisherman's village of Nazaré.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrates the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917. Pope Francis will canonise two of the three already deceased shepherd children in the presence of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.
Each Portuguese has a strong and personal bond with the Fátima phenomenon whether one believes in the apparitions or not. What matters is the message of peace, light, hope and togetherness emanating from the events of 1917, highlighted by praying together during the pilgrimage on foot, promoting introspection and spirituality.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. The candle procession is considered one the highlights of the Fatima pilgrimage.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
A group of Portuguese pilgrims carries banners with the images of Our Lady of Fatima across the sanctuary in Fatima.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
A large group of priests prepares for its participation of the candle procession in the sanctuary of Fatima.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrated the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917. Pope Francis canonised two of the three already deceased shepherd children in the presence of more than one million pilgrims from all over the world.
Portugal, Estremadura, Santa Catarina da Serra. 2017-05-09. Pilgrims of a group of 300 pilgrims, all originary from the coastal town of Espinho just underneath Oporto take a short break during their walking along a distance of approximately 200 km to the shrine of Fátima during a five day-pilgrimage. Every year, tens of thousands of Portuguese of all ages and from all over the country walk to the shrine of Fatima, located in Central Portugal, in the weeks preceding the 13th of May, sleeping in sport complexes, small hostels or tents. Many routes are used such as the one from Lisbon along the Tagus river, or another one following the Portuguese coast or the very popular one originating from the fisherman's village of Nazaré.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrates the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917. Pope Francis will canonise two of the three already deceased shepherd children in the presence of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.
Each Portuguese has a strong and personal bond with the Fátima phenomenon whether one believes in the apparitions or not. What matters is the message of peace, light, hope and togetherness emanating from the events of 1917, highlighted by praying together during the pilgrimage on foot, promoting introspection and spirituality.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fátima. 2017-05-09. A group of 300 pilgrims, all originary from the coastal town of Espinho just underneath Oporto, arrives at the sanctuary of Fátima after having walked the distance of approximately 200 km to Fátima during a five day-pilgrimage. Every year, tens of thousands of Portuguese of all ages and from all over the country walk to the shrine of Fátima, located in Central Portugal, in the weeks preceding the 13th of May, sleeping in sport complexes, small hostels or tents. Many routes are used such as the one from Lisbon along the Tagus river, or another one following the Portuguese coast or the very popular one originating from the fisherman's village of Nazaré.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrates the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
An attentive crowd listens to the speech of Pope Francis at the sanctuary of Fatima.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrated the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917. Pope Francis canonised two of the three already deceased shepherd children in the presence of more than one million pilgrims from all over the world.
Each Portuguese has a strong and personal bond with the Fátima phenomenon whether one believes in the apparitions or not. What matters is the message of peace, light, hope and togetherness emanating from the events of 1917, highlighted by praying together during the pilgrimage on foot, promoting introspection and spirituality.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fátima. 2017-05-09. A group of 300 pilgrims, all originary from the coastal town of Espinho just underneath Oporto, arrives at the sanctuary of Fátima after having walked the distance of approximately 200 km to Fátima during a five day-pilgrimage. Every year, tens of thousands of Portuguese of all ages and from all over the country walk to the shrine of Fátima, located in Central Portugal, in the weeks preceding the 13th of May, sleeping in sport complexes, small hostels or tents. Many routes are used such as the one from Lisbon along the Tagus river, or another one following the Portuguese coast or the very popular one originating from the fisherman's village of Nazaré.
On the 12th and 13th of May 2017 the shrine of Fátima celebrates the centenary of the (six in total) apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three poor shepherd children in Cova da Iria, the rural location where the shrine was erected following the events of 1917. Pope Francis will canonise two of the three already deceased shepherd children in the presence of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.
Each Portuguese has a strong and personal bond with the Fatima phenomenon whether one believes in the apparitions or not. What matters is the message of peace, light, hope and togetherness emanating from the events of 1917, highlighted by praying together during the pilgrimage on foot, promoting introspection and spirituality, sometimes emphasised by penance upon entering the plaza.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
Priests prepare themselves for their participation in the candle procession at the sanctuary of Fatima.
Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12. The candle procession is considered one the highlights of the Fatima pilgrimage. Pilgrims burn candles next to the statue of the two shepherds Francisco and Jacinta who witnessed the apparitions of Virgin Maria exactly hundreds years before.