1917 apparitions

The 1917 apparitions refer to a series of reported supernatural appearances of the Virgin Mary to three children in Fatima, Portugal. Between May and October 1917, the children saw visions of Mary, who shared messages urging prayer, repentance, and devotion. The most famous event was the "Miracle of the Sun" on October 13, when thousands witnessed the sun appear to dance and change colors. These events are considered significant by many Catholics, emphasizing faith, moral renewal, and divine intervention, and they continue to inspire pilgrimage and devotion worldwide.