The Original Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to Visit Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality
Mark your calendars for October 11-12, 2025, as the famous statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be making a special visit to Rome for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. This revered statue, known worldwide and symbolizing “Hope that does not disappoint,” will be present during the Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 10:30am.
The original statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be traveling from the Portuguese Marian shrine to Rome for this momentous occasion. Entry to St. Peter’s Square for the Eucharistic Celebration will be free, and registration to participate in the Jubilee event is already open on the official website.
Fourth Visit of the Statue since 1984
This will be the fourth time the statue has left Fatima to come to Rome. Previous visits occurred in 1984, 2000, and 2013, with each visit holding special significance in the hearts of believers. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, expressed the importance of the statue’s presence, allowing everyone to feel the closeness of the Virgin Mary.
Father Carlos Cabecinhas, Rector of the Sanctuary of Fatima, emphasized the exceptional nature of the statue’s travels and its significance during this Jubilee period. The statue, created by Portuguese artist José Ferreira Thedim in 1920, usually resides in the Chapel of the Apparitions at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.
A Pilgrim of Hope
Measuring 104 cm tall and carved from Brazilian cedar, the statue of Our Lady of Fatima holds a special place in the hearts of believers. It was solemnly crowned on May 13, 1946, and embedded with the bullet that struck Pope John Paul II during an assassination attempt in St. Peter’s Square on May 13, 1981.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the presence of the beloved original statue of Our Lady of Fatima during the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality in Rome. Join fellow believers in this moment of prayer, reflection, and hope as we venerate the Virgin Mary, the most affectionate of mothers who never abandons her children.
