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Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. Pope Francis gives his blessings to the pilgrims during the candle procession that is considered as one the highlights of the Fatima pilgrimage.
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.
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. 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.
Pope Francis reads a message for the people of Portugal and can be seen on a television schreen in front of the basilica of 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, 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, 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.
Priests prepare themselves for their participation in the candle procession at the sanctuary of 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.

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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, 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.

Portugal, Estremadura, Cova de Iria, Fatima. 2017-05-12.
A group of Portuguese pilgrims arrive at the sanctuary in Fatima.
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.
A group of Portuguese pilgrims has been sleeping here for days in order to obtain a good spot at the sanctuary. 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. The candle procession is considered one the highlights of the Fatima pilgrimage.