The Metropolitan Archbishop of Porto Alegre is the head of the Brazilian episcopate and was created a Cardinal by Pope Francis in the Consistory of 7 December.
19 march, 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
A round table discussion on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope” started the new pastoral year, which will be lived in harmony with the Jubilee Year in the Church.
01 december, 2024
“To Serve, the Only Preaching” is the title of the new temporary exhibition at the Shrine of Fatima.
11 november, 2024
On the last great pilgrimage of 2024 we also called for inclusion and care for our Common Home.
13 october, 2024
160 groups of pilgrims coming from all over the world have already registered for the celebrations on October 12 and 13.
08 october, 2024
In his homily at the Mass he presided over this morning in the Prayer Area, the Bishop of Coimbra spoke of the dark shadow that is the exploitation of migrants.
13 august, 2024
At the vigil on 12 August, the Bishop of the Diocese of Coimbra, Virgílio Antunes, said that the equal dignity of all is still a dream yet to be realised.
12 august, 2024
During the July pilgrimage, the bishop of Guarda recalled the “precious recommendations” that Our Lady left at Cova da Iria.
13 july, 2024
Located in Aljustrel, the house where Lucia de Jesus was born and spent her childhood can be visited from 5 July.
02 july, 2024
Creator of a serene landscape, he designed the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity
25 june, 2024
The Auxiliary Bishop of Porto presided over the Children’s Pilgrimage. Among the messages he conveyed, he thanked the youngsters for “being a school of prayer” in the different contexts in which they live.
10 june, 2024
"It was a great pilgrimage, an intense festive moment,” said the rector of the Shrine of Fatima, analysing the two days of celebrations.
13 may, 2024
This exclusive piece can be purchased in physical shops and online.
10 may, 2024
The portal “booking.fatima.pt” allows pilgrims and visitors to pre-book in accommodation units and events at the Shrine.
29 april, 2024
Adaptations are temporary but can be used again in the future.
03 august, 2023
