Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal's Fatima shrine to pray for peace.

Tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal's Fatima shrine, one of Catholicism's most famous sanctuaries, to pray for peace amid ongoing wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and other regions. The annual event marks the first of three reported visions of the Virgin Mary, also known as Our Lady, over 100 years ago. Pilgrims from countries including India, Canada, Brazil, and Ivory Coast attended the event, hoping for an end to conflicts.

May 12, 2024
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