Latin Mass Pilgrimage to Fatima Shrine

Thisyear, Fátima will host its first edition of the Our Lady of Christendom Pilgrimage, with the aim of rediscovering the Holy Tradition of the Church in Portugal and renewing the evangelizing mission entrusted to this country by the Virgin Mary.

The organizers recall Our Lady's promise in 1917: "In Portugal, the dogma of faith will always be preserved." Far from interpreting this as a privilege that invites comfort, they see it as a call to intensify prayer, sacrifice, and mortification for the homeland and for the Pope.

The pilgrimage will take place over three days, visiting some of the most emblematic places of Marian devotion in Portugal. The itinerary will depart on the first day from Nazaré to Alcobaça and Arrimal, covering a distance of 30 kilometers. On the second day, they will walk another 30 kilometers to Batalha, and on the third day, pilgrims will cover the final 15 kilometers to reach the Sanctuary of Fátima.

For this first edition, the organizers have planned overnight stays in gyms and sports centers, so there will be no need to bring tents. Meals for the three days will also be guaranteed, along with water and fruit along the way. Participants should wear comfortable shoes, a sleeping bag, appropriate clothing, a rosary, and everything necessary for rest and personal hygiene.

The route connects two Marian shrines with a rich history. In Nazaré, an ancient image of the Virgin and Child is venerated, whose tradition dates back to Saint Joseph and Saint Luke, linked to the miracle of D. Fuas Roupinho in 1182. And in Fátima, where the Virgin appeared six times to the shepherd children Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta in 1917, a devotion was born that shaped the spirituality of the Church in the 20th century.

In addition to registering as pilgrims, the faithful can volunteer in logistics, the choir, the liturgy, or healthcare. Donations are also requested to cover expenses, while those unable to attend in person are invited to join in spiritual prayer.

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