Feast day · May 13

Our Lady of Fátima

Our Lady of Fátima

Our Lady of Fátima refers to the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in connection with her apparitions to three shepherd children near Fátima, Portugal, in 1917. She is particularly honored for the messages she conveyed during these apparitions, including calls for prayer and penance. The site has become a major place of Catholic pilgrimage. The event was recognized by the Catholic Church after thorough investigation.

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