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Beatification of Jacinta and Francisco
On May 13, 1989, the 72nd anniversary of Our Lady's first appearance at Fátima, the Vatican announced that His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, officially recognized the heroic virtues of Francisco and Jacinta Marto. He therefore paved the way for the Church to officially beatify these two children who saw Our Lady at Fátima.
Special Announcement
The Beatification of Jacinta and Francisco, the child Seers of Fátima, was held on May 13, 2000 when Pope John Paul II visited the Shrine for the Special Celebration here in Fátima. The Vatican also disclosed the third secret.
With their cousin, Lucia dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta were chosen by the Mother of God to receive Her Sacred Message and convey it to the world. In the process all three children heroically suffered calumny, persecution, kidnapping and even threats of death.
The beatification of Francisco and Jacinta came as the result of the prayers and petitions of millions of souls over the past 70 years, many of who have been the direct recipients of the favors granted by these children.
For more information on Fátima such as resources, perpetual rosary, prayer and gregorian chants, and more importantly to hear "The message of Fátima " visit the Fátima Network at the Our Lady of Fatima Online The Fátima site has a beautiful Virtual Pilgrimage to Fátima on-line, I highly recommend that you take the time to view it.
To Visit the Fátima petitions homepage Our Lady of Fatima Petitions Homepage
How much longer ?
How many more must suffer ?
How many more must die ?
Before the World Listens to Our Lady of Fátima
The Children of Fátima
"In Portugal the Dogma of the faith will always be preserved............"
Sister Lucia passed on, February 13 2005. She was 97 years old. The funeral Mass was held in Coimbra at Sé Velha Cathedral on February 15 2005. May she rest in eternal peace.
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