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.
02 january, 2026
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.
01 january, 2026
At Christmas Mass, pilgrims were urged to place the Child God at the centre of their lives.
25 december, 2025
On the lower floor of the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, visitors are invited to a unique sensory and contemplative experience.
30 november, 2025
‘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.’
25 november, 2025
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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.
15 october, 2025
On 13 October, the pilgrims gathered in Fátima were urged to become builders of peace by undergoing personal conversion.
13 october, 2025
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…
24 september, 2025
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”.
21 september, 2025
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.
31 july, 2025
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…
29 july, 2025
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…
15 july, 2025
Speaking at the Mass for the July International Anniversary Pilgrimage, Bishop Sérgio Dinis identified three key attitudes necessary for achieving eternal life.
13 july, 2025
On 13 June, Bishop Alexandre Palma invited pilgrims to follow Mary's example and walk the path to God along the “road of the heart”.
13 june, 2025
On a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fátima, around 20,000 children brought the colours of joy and hope. They took home with them requests for prayers for peace and for a more fraternal world.
10 june, 2025
In the middle of the Holy Year of the Church, the first major pilgrimage of 2025 to Cova da Iria was guided by hope.
13 may, 2025
In the middle of the Holy Year of the Church, the first major pilgrimage of 2025 to Cova da Iria was guided by hope.
12 may, 2025
The statue of the Virgin Mary will travel to Rome in October to mark the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. This will be the fourth time it has travelled to the Vatican.
27 february, 2025
Due to the regular presence of groups of pilgrims at the 9.30pm Rosary, the Shrine is now organising this emblematic celebratory moment of Fatima every day.
21 february, 2025
Following the decree signed by Bishop José Ornelas, those who will go on pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fatima throughout 2025 may be granted a Jubilee indulgence, subject to the fulfilment of certain rules.
12 february, 2025
Last year, the number of organised groups of pilgrims visiting Fatima continued to grow. The top 10 countries of origin cover 3 continents: Europe, America and Asia.
06 february, 2025
On the first day of the year, the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima, Father Carlos Cabecinhas, presided at the Solemnity of St Mary Mass and referred to the building of peace as a “permanent…
01 january, 2025
In his homily at the Christmas Day Mass, the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima invited the pilgrims to welcome God's great gift and to accept the “demanding consequence” that come with it.
25 december, 2024
In his homily at the Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop José Ornelas looked at the gift of Mary as an example for a life in God.
08 december, 2024
