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PILGRIMS OF FATIMA

50 images Created 15 Nov 2008

Photo feature story on the pilgrims of Fatima in Portugal. Every year some 2 million catholic faithful make a pilgrimmage to the Shrine of the Madonna at Fatima in supplication either for the easement of their own or a loved one's illness, crawling on hands and knees for many miles, lighting candles, making all night vigils;
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  • A father holds his unwell child crawling on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
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  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
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  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORE006.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with religious figurines and trinkets alongside childrens toys and games.
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  • Pilgrims to the Madonna of Fatima crowd into the Cathedral square to receive Communion from the  priests.
    GSBPORK004.jpg
  • Pilgrims to the Madonna of Fatima crowd into the Cathedral square to receive Communion from the  priests.
    GSBPORK005.jpg
  • A half size replica statute of the Madonna of Fatima stands in its box in a souvenir shop ready for shipment to a customer in the USA.
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  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORM010.jpg
  • Pilgrims burn candles in supplication to the Madonna of Fatima for ailments they or their loved ones are suffering from.
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  • Candle wax figures in the shape of children, heads, feet, and breasts are left near the Cathedral by pilgrims in supplication to the Madonna of Fatima for various ailments they or their loved ones may be suffering from.
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  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORP010.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
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  • Young boy busking playing accordion with his dog holding the begging bowl.
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  • Young boy busking playing accordion with his dog holding the begging bowl.
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  • A half size replica statute of Jesus Christ stands in its box in a souvenir shop ready for shipment to a customer.
    GSBPORQ010.jpg
  • Pilgrims to the Madonna of Fatima crowd into the Cathedral square to receive Communion from the  priests.
    GSBPORK007.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORA001.jpg
  • Candle wax figures in the shape of children, heads, feet, and breasts are left near the Cathedral by pilgrims in supplication to the Madonna of Fatima for various ailments they or their loved ones may be suffering from.
    GSBPORC001.jpg
  • Pilgrims burn candles in supplication to the Madonna of Fatima for ailments they or their loved ones are suffering from.
    GSBPORC003.jpg
  • Pilgrims on their way to the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Fatima in Portugal.
    GSBPORC007.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORC012.jpg
  • Pilgrims to the Madonna of Fatima listen to a sermon in the square at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Fatima in Portugal.
    GSBPORD001.jpg
  • Pilgrims to the Madonna of Fatima listen to a sermon in the square at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Fatima in Portugal.
    GSBPORD009.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORE001.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORE004.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORE005.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with religious figurines alongside childrens toys and games.
    GSBPORF001.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with religious figurines and candles alongside childrens toys and games.
    GSBPORF003.jpg
  • Candle wax figures in the shape of children, heads, feet, and breasts are left near the Cathedral by pilgrims in supplication to the Madonna of Fatima for various ailments they or their loved ones may be suffering from.
    GSBPORG008.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORH004.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORH005.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORH006.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORJ006.jpg
  • Pilgrims to the Madonna of Fatima crowd into the Cathedral square to receive Communion from the  priests.
    GSBPORK010.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORP005.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORQ005.jpg
  • Catholic woman crawls on her knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima holding a candle she will light in prayer.
    GSBPORA002.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORA005.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with replica statutes of the Madonna of Fatima and other religious statuary.
    GSBPORB003.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with replica statutes of the Madonna of Fatima, Jesus Christ crucified and other religious statuary.
    GSBPORB004.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with replica statutes of the Madonna of Fatima and other religious statuary.
    GSBPORB005.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with candles in the shape of children, legs, feet, kidneys, hearts and livers. People will buy these according to the ailments they want the Madonna of Fatima to help them with and burn them in the flame at the Sanctuary in supplication.
    GSBPORB006.jpg
  • A souvenir shop in Fatima filled with candles in the shape of children, legs, feet, kidneys, hearts and livers. People will buy these according to the ailments they want the Madonna of Fatima to help them with and burn them in the flame at the Sanctuary in supplication.
    GSBPORB007.jpg
  • Roman Catholic Cathedral of Fatima in Portugal.
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  • Pilgrim sits in the square of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Fatima in Portugal.
    GSBPORC006.jpg
  • Pilgrims to the Madonna of Fatima listen to a sermon in the square at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Fatima in Portugal.
    GSBPORD010.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORE003.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORE008.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORE010.jpg
  • Catholic faithful crawl on hands and knees in pilgrimage to the statue of the Madonna of Fatima
    GSBPORM002.jpg