Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima
While tending sheep in a field called the Cova de Iria, Lucia de Santos (aged 10) and her two cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, reported six apparitions of Mary, who identified herself as "Our Lady of the Rosary." Mary urged prayer of the rosary, penance for the conversion of sinners and consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart.
Contributed by JMM · Last updated March 27, 2026
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima
While tending sheep in a field called the Cova de Iria, Lucia de Santos (aged 10) and her two cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, reported six apparitions of Mary, who identified herself as "Our Lady of the Rosary." Mary urged prayer of the rosary, penance for the conversion of sinners and consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart.