What is lady of fatima in portugal?

The Lady of Fatima is a title given to the Virgin Mary, who is believed to have appeared to three shepherd children in the town of Fatima, Portugal in the early 20th century. The first apparition took place on May 13, 1917, and the Lady appeared to Lucia Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto.

During her appearances, the Lady of Fatima reportedly gave the children messages of peace and a call for repentance and prayer. She also revealed three secrets to them, which many believe were prophecies about future events, including World War II and the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.

The apparitions of the Lady of Fatima gained widespread attention and drew thousands of pilgrims to the town of Fatima. Today, the site where the apparitions occurred is a major place of pilgrimage for Catholics around the world, and the town of Fatima has become one of the most important religious sites in Portugal.

The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima is celebrated on May 13th each year and pilgrims from all over the world flock to the small town to honor the apparitions and attend mass. The Lady of Fatima is also a popular subject of devotional art and literature, and her messages of peace and prayer continue to inspire Catholics around the world.