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Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death

Thousands of pilgrims have arrived at the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal for the 13 May celebrations.

The candlelight procession is the most eagerly awaited moment of the pilgrimage, the first after the death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV.

The faithful have come from all over the country and the world to fulfil promises, give thanks or simply reflect, and there are many people who don't hide their emotion during the procession.

Monday night saw a candlelight procession with nearly 270,000 pilgrims taking part.

Thousands of lights illuminate the shrine, through which the image of Our Lady of Fatima passes.

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