Thousands of pilgrims converged on the Fatima Sanctuary to celebrate the anniversary of 'Fatima's miracle' when three shepherd children claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary in May 1917.

Pilgrims throw flower petals to a statue of Our Lady of Fatima during a procession at the Shrine of Fatima in the village of Fatima, central Portugal, May 13, 2022.

Pilgrims offer candles during the annual pilgrimage at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, May 12, 2022.

Members of the clergy gather during an event marking the 105th anniversary of the reported appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children, at the Catholic shrine of Fatima, village of Fatima, May 13, 2022.

Pilgrims throw flower petals to a statue of Our Lady of Fatima during a procession at the Sanctuary of Fatima, central Portugal, on May 13, 2022.

Pilgrims stand near the flags of Portugal and Ukraine as they attend the commemoration at the Sanctuary of Fatima, Portugal, May 12, 2022.

A pilgrim stands on her knees as she attends the event marking the 105th anniversary of the reported appearance of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children, Fatima, May 12, 2022.

General view of pilgrims holding candles during the candlelight procession at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, May 12, 2022.

A statue of Our Lady of Fatima is carried during a procession at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, May 13, 2022.

Members of the clergy take part in the procession at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, May 13, 2022.

A statue of Our Lady of Fatima is carried during the candlelight procession at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, on May 12, 2022.

A pilgrim prays on the ground at the Shrine of Fatima as thousands of pilgrims converge on the Fatima Sanctuary to celebrate the anniversary of "Fatima's miracle," village of Fatima, May 13, 2022.

A man kneels to pray at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, May 12, 2022.

Two men hold a statue of Our Lady of Fatima to be offered to the Ukrainian city of Lviv, during a procession at the Shrine of Fatima, village of Fatima, May 13, 2022.

A Ukrainian Portuguese family holds candles during the candlelight procession at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, May 12, 2022.

Petals are blown in the air as the statue of Our Lady of Fatima on a flower-decorated litter is carried through a crowd of faithful during the religious celebrations of the May International Anniversary Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Fatima. The post-pandemic pilgrimage moves thousands of pilgrims to the Shrine of Fatima, village of Fatima, May 13, 2022.

epa09943446 Pilgrims participate in the Candlelight Procession during the beginning of the May International Anniversary Pilgrimage in Fatima, Portugal, 12 May 2022. The May International Anniversary Pilgrimage celebrates the 13 May 1917 apparition of Our Lady to the three shepherds, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. EPA/PAULO CUNHA

May International Anniversary Pilgrimage in Fatima

General view of pilgrims attending the candlelight procession at the Shrine of Fatima, central Portugal, on May 12, 2022.