Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions May 13.

The focus is more on the message than the miracle.

The miracles and unexplained phenomenon that accompanied the events 100 years ago continue to intrigue believers and nonbelievers alike.

Pope Francis made headlines with the canonization of two children, but his adoration cannot match that of St. John Paul II.

Jacinta and Francisco will be the youngest children ever to be recognized as saints by the church.

“Who is Mary, what is her role in my life and what could I do to get to know her better?”