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Fatima Helmet Blessing pilgrimage and road accident

Overview

The Sanctuary of Fatima hosted the 11th ‘Bênção dos Capacetes’ (Blessing of Helmets) pilgrimage, an event designed to promote road safety and prayer for those lost on the roads. This year’s ceremony, presided over by the Patriarch of Lisbon, Dom Rui Valério, expanded to include simultaneous celebrations in the Azores and Madeira archipelagos to accommodate island riders. The event drew approximately 170,000 motorcyclists from Portugal and abroad, including participants from Spain, France, and Germany.

During the ceremony, Patriarch Rui Valério emphasized the importance of road responsibility and prudence, stating that “responsible driving is a way to love one’s neighbor.” A message from Pope Leo XIV was also read, encouraging motorcyclists to promote a culture of care and road safety through fraternity and caution.

As the pilgrimage took place, a serious collision occurred on the EN 226 road in Leomil, Moimenta da Beira. The accident involved three motorcycles and a light goods vehicle, resulting in three motorcyclists being critically injured. Emergency responders, including 27 personnel and an INEM helicopter, attended the scene to transport the injured to hospitals in Vila Real and Viseu. The road was closed to traffic to facilitate assistance.

Entities

Sanctuary of Fátima · Azores · Patriarch of Lisbon · Rui Valério · Coronel Azevedo

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Santuário de Fátima hosts Helmet Blessing for 170,000 motorcyclists

    Around 170,000 motorcyclists attended the Helmet Blessing pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fátima, where religious leaders called for increased road safety and responsible driving.

  2. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Fátima hosts 11th Helmet Blessing pilgrimage amid serious motorcycle accident

    As thousands gather for the 11th Helmet Blessing pilgrimage in Fátima and the Atlantic islands, a serious collision on the EN 226 has left three motorcyclists critically injured.

  3. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Fatima to host 11th Blessing of Helmets pilgrimage

    The 11th Blessing of Helmets pilgrimage will take place in Fatima on 20 September, expanding to the Azores and Madeira for the first time to host thousands of motorcyclists.

Sources

cmjornal.xl.pt · correiomanha.pt · diariodistrito.sapo.pt · diocesedaguarda.pt · diocesedeviseu.pt · jairsampaio.com · motociclismo.pt · noticiasdeagueda.sapo.pt · noticiasdecoimbra.pt · otemplario.pt · underwateraudio.com

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