The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima is one of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in the world, drawing millions of pilgrims each year to prayer, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Located in central Portugal, the sanctuary marks the place where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—in 1917. At the heart of the sanctuary is the Chapel of the Apparitions, built on the exact spot of Mary’s appearances and serving as a focal point for devotion and reflection.
Pilgrims to Fátima experience a profound atmosphere of peace and faith through daily Masses, Eucharistic adoration, the praying of the Rosary, and the moving candlelight processions. The vast esplanade, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity provide spaces for communal worship and quiet contemplation. Whether visiting as part of an organized pilgrimage or on a personal journey of faith, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima offers a deeply transformative experience rooted in prayer, hope, and devotion.
