Fatima Sanctuary

The Fatima Sanctuary is a religious site in Portugal dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, where Pope John Paul II and many pilgrims revere the Marian apparitions reported by three shepherd children in 1917. It features a basilica, a large statue of the Virgin Mary, and a peaceful prayer area, serving as a major place of pilgrimage and spiritual reflection for Catholics worldwide. The sanctuary is built to honor the messages of hope, peace, and faith believed to have been communicated during the apparitions, inspiring millions to practice devotion and seek spiritual renewal.