They are from all over the country, dozens of, sometimes hundreds of kilometers. They walk for hours and hours, sometimes days. Some people have to make promisesOthers simply for devotion. There is only one thing that moves them: hope.
Jono Azeto Yu Su Suf friend Cotton Kotas Vienne de Cantica, About koimbraAbout 80 kilometers from here. The last 15 kilometers of the route makes them barefoot: “Sometimes I came with shoes and I got blisters. Thanks to God I come barefoot, nothing on my feetThere was no blister on my feet. So who protects me there, “he smiles at ‘EuroNius’.
When arriving at the sanctuary, Many people travel on the last meter knees or crawl. On May 13, 1917, three shepherds recall the first appearance of the virgin. This year, celebrations are taking place Shortly after selecting the new pope, Xiv lion.
As for the qualities of the new PopeThere is no doubt for Jono Azavedo: we will have a pope. “He is a follower of Francisco and Juan Pablo II. This will surprise many people ”. “He is a pilgrimage pope like Francisco,” says Point Pedro Kotas. “They both wanted Portugal, Robert Breast He has made a pilgrimage here many times and will surely come to the pope. “
Brevost was the first option to head for ceremonies
Before the Pope is selected, Premes was the first option to lead this year’s festivalsBishop of Learia-Fima and President as agreed at a press conference The Portuguese episkopel conference.
Finally, the Brazilian cardinal Jaim Springler. Arnalas also said that the Bishop Emeritus of the same diocese was Mons. Antonio Marto has already been informed of the Pope Sanctuary.
Everyone expects XIV for festivalsMay be next year. Spanish priest Juan Carlos belongs to Lopez Dolido Visit the sanctuary several times a year: “(Leo XIV) I imagine that soon I will visit this sanctuary, which will be the focus of Mary’s spirituality. You have no doubt about the new pope: “I think this is the best of the Holy Spirit He can give us in these times. We are very happy with the holy father. We pray a lot for him. In fact, we are going to pray Pope’s Bonfigate in Fatima And serve his ministry. The Pope chose the Holy Spirit to run the church during these difficult times, and I think it will do the best, ”he said to EuroNus.
Fatima’s sanctuary is the place of Catholic pilgrimage The most important in Portugal is one of the most important in the world. Leo XIV’s predecessors came here several times. Pope Francis has come here twice, for the centenary of the appearance of 2017 and In 2023 for World Youth Day. This year, at least the first day, celebrations have already exceeded last year’s help figures, and 270,000 people at the traditional candle procession, which takes place from May 12 to 13 on the night.
