Pope Francis consecrates his pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima on May 13th 2013

Just hours after being elected, Pope Francis asked Portuguese Cardinal José Policarpo for a special request. 

The Pope asked the patriarch of Lisbon to consecrate his pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima.

The celebration is held on May 13th 2013, led by Cardinal Policarpo, who also serves as the president of Portugal’s Episcopal Conference.

The bishop have also invited people worldwide to take part in the consecration to honour the Pope’s pastoral service and his request to place Pope Francis’ pontificate under the mantle of Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of the most Holy Rosary.