Sanctuary of Fatima, Portugal

Fátima is a renowned pilgrimage site in Portugal, known for the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. The town attracts millions of visitors annually, with pilgrims and tourists coming to the Sanctuary of Fátima to experience its spiritual significance. The events at Fátima hold great religious importance in Catholicism and have turned the town into a global center for devotion and reflection.

Pope Francis visited Fatima in 2017 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. His visit was marked by profound spiritual significance, drawing thousands of pilgrims and followers. During his trip, Pope Francis canonized two of the child visionaries, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, who had witnessed the apparitions.Read more