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Religious pilgrimages and festivities in Brazil and Portugal

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Religious pilgrimages and festivities in Brazil and Portugal continue to drive local economies and cultural traditions. In Brazil, the Romaria of Bom Jesus da Lapa remains a significant economic driver. Recent events in August 2026 included the Festa do Senhor Bom Jesus de Iguape, which drew over 200,000 pilgrims to commemorate the 170th anniversary of its Basilica Sanctuary. In Bahia, the Diocese of Camaçari hosted the Pilgrim Image of Bom Jesus da Lapa on August 15 and 16, featuring processions in Dias d’Ávila and Camaçari. Additionally, a Eucharistic celebration was held at the Basilica Sanctuary of Senhor Bom Jesus do Bonfim in São Salvador da Bahia to honor Consecrated Religious Life and the Silver Jubilee of Cardinal Dom Sergio da Rocha. In Fortaleza, the 24th Caminhada com Maria took place on August 15 for Nossa Senhora da Assunção. In Crato, festivities for the patron saint of the Diocese ran from August 22 to September 1, including a collective wedding at the Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Penha on August 29 under the theme ‘A yes forever under the gaze of Our Lady of Penha’. In Juazeiro, the second edition of ‘Canta Juazeiro com Maria’ celebrated the 320th anniversary of devotion to Nossa Senhora das Grotas. Meanwhile, in Grotas, featuring musical performances and food collection efforts. In Juazeiro do Norte, the pilgrimage for Romaria de Nossa Senhora das Dores, marking 200 years of devotion, was scheduled to continue through concluded on September 15, with organizers anticipating over 300,000 pilgrims. In Portugal, 15. The event included the Sanctuary in Fátima held its International Anniversary Pilgrimage on August 12 and 13, commemorating Procession of Means of Transport, the fourth apparition Procession of Our Lady through traditional offerings Wagons, and processions. a street play titled ‘Padre Cícero, O Padim de Joazeiro’. Local health services provided 2,843 consultations during the period, with the highest volume at the Basilica of Nossa Senhora das Dores.

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  1. 2026-09-19 03:23 UTC Religious pilgrimages and festivities in Brazil and Portugal
  2. 2026-08-31 20:28 UTC Religious pilgrimages and festivities in Brazil and Portugal
  3. 2026-08-20 02:32 UTC Religious pilgrimages and festivities in Brazil and Portugal
  4. 2026-08-18 17:27 UTC Religious pilgrimages and festivities in Brazil and Portugal
  5. 2026-08-08 18:56 UTC Religious pilgrimages and festivities in Brazil and Portugal

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