Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Pilgrims in the square outside the main church.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Golden Statue of Christ with church in the background.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Golden Statue of Christ with church in the background.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Walll erected to mark the millennium.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Tall Crucifix at the entrance to the shrine.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Large incense burning on the steps outside the main church.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Candle shape incense burning in front of the main church.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, View of the church & shrine with pilgrims.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Woman in large hat sat at the bottom of the steps in front of the church.

Portugal, Beira Litoral, Fatima, Worshippers crawling to the shine on the knees.

Statue of a praying Pope Paul on plinth.

Pilgrims approaching shrine on their knees whilst praying