Pope Francis visited the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal to honor two shepherd children, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, who had visions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. These visions are significant events in the Catholic Church. The Pope will canonize the children, who spread a message of peace during World War I. The apparitions began on May 13, 1917, when the children were tending sheep. Francisco and Jacinta died of influenza two years later, while their cousin Lucía dos Santos became the main storyteller of the events and is in the process of beatification.

What was the purpose of Pope Francis's visit to the Sanctuary of Fátima?

• To honor two shepherd children

• To conduct a mass wedding

• To inaugurate a new church

• To celebrate a religious festival

What significant event did the shepherd children witness a century ago?

• A miracle of healing

• An angelic choir

• Visions of the Virgin Mary

• A celestial phenomenon

What is Pope Francis's hope regarding the message of peace from the shepherd children?

• That it will be forgotten

• That it will lead to new religious doctrines

• That it will inspire political leaders

• That it will resonate with today's Catholic believers

How old were Francisco and Jacinta Marto when they experienced the visions?

• Eight and six years old

• Nine and seven years old

• Ten and eight years old

• Twelve and ten years old

What is the current status of Lucía dos Santos in the Catholic Church?

• She has been declared a martyr

• She is a revered nun

• She is in the process of beatification

• She has been canonized