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20 february, 2026

“Whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven”

On the occasion of the liturgical feast of the Holy Innocents, Bishop José Ornelas invited pilgrims to adopt a new attitude that places the most fragile and vulnerable at the centre of every aspect of life.

19 february, 2026

The Shrine of Fatima will launch a pilgrim certificate in October

The opening of the 13th edition of the International Workshops on Religious Tourism was marked by calls for solidarity and resilience within the sector in the wake of the storms, as well as by the announcement of the launch of a pilgrim certificate.

18 february, 2026

Twenty years ago, Sister Lucia was laid to rest in Fatima

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the transfer of Sister Lucia de Jesus’s remains to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima.

10 february, 2026

The Apostolic Nuncio travelled to Fatima to entrust his new mission to Our Lady

Archbishop Andrés Carrascosa Coso celebrated Mass and then travelled to Leiria, where he met those affected by Storm Kristin.

06 february, 2026

The Shrine of Fatima welcomed around 6.5 million pilgrims in 2025

The number of groups registered with the Shrine’s services has risen once again, particularly those from Asia. The statistics on pilgrim numbers were released during the 47th Hoteliers’ Meeting.

02 january, 2026

Devotion of the First Saturdays Will be Celebrated with a Special Focus in 2026

The structure of the proposal, which has remained unchanged since 2011, will be inspired by themes that arise from the apparitions of Our Lady and the Child Jesus to Lucia in 1925 and 1926.

01 january, 2026

Pilgrims Invited to Live 2026 Following Mary's Example

During Mass on 1 January at the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Father Carlos Cabecinhas encouraged pilgrims to entrust the new year to the protection of Mary.

25 december, 2025

Word, Light and Life: The Essence of Christmas

At Christmas Mass, pilgrims were urged to place the Child God at the centre of their lives.

30 november, 2025

Shrine of Fátima Inaugurates Unprecedented Exhibition with Objects Belonging to Sister Lucia and National Treasures

On the lower floor of the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, visitors are invited to a unique sensory and contemplative experience.

25 november, 2025

New Pastoral Cycle of The Shrine of Fatima Celebrates Apparitions in Pontevedra and Tuy

‘Grace and Mercy’ is the unifying theme for the four years, which will be lived in two pastoral bienniums. The theme for the first biennium is ‘Heart of Mary, the path to see God.’

15 october, 2025

“A very special moment for all the faithful of Fátima”

The day after the statue of Our Lady of Fátima returned from Rome, the Rector of the Shrine reflects on this “particularly intense moment” and analyses it.

13 october, 2025

“Peace is only possible through conversion”

On 13 October, the pilgrims gathered in Fátima were urged to become builders of peace by undergoing personal conversion.

24 september, 2025

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima travels to meet Pope Leo XIV

The schedule for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, which will take place in Rome on 11 and 12 October, has been announced. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which is venerated in the Chapel of the Apparitions, will be present.

21 september, 2025

“Driving is an exercise in responsibility, respect and humanity”

Presiding over the 10th Pilgrimage of the Blessing of Helmets, Msgr. Rui Valério asked the thousands of motorcyclists present at the Shrine of Fatima to be “fierce protectors of all lives”.

31 july, 2025

Simona Brambilla comes to Fátima to speak about Marian spirituality in consecrated life

In October, the Shrine will promote a meeting entitled “Message and Charism”, which will bring together experts on Fátima and on its influence on the foundation of institutes of consecrated life.

29 july, 2025

Motorcyclists return on pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fátima

The Blessing of the Helmets is one of the largest pilgrimages to Cova da Iria. This year, it will take place on 20 and 21 September, once again presided over by Mgr. Rui Valério, Patriarch of Lisbon.

15 july, 2025

“Fátima will never be exhausted in its analysis”

Over the last decade, the Summer Course at the Shrine of Fátima has enabled participants to expand their understanding of the phenomenon of the apparitions. However, the story of Fátima is not over, and the theme of next year's course has already been decided.