Millions Hear Pope Paul VI Plead for Peace
Millions Hear Pope Paul VI Plead for Peace
Celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the alleged sighting of the Virgin Mary by three shepherds in Fatima, May 13, 1917. In spite of the cold, windy and raining weather a massive crowd of religious pilgrims turn out to celebrate and pay homage to the Blessed Virgin Mary. MS - Christian cross, zoom out to TLS - Tall crucifix, religious pilgrims (mostly women) walking on their knees in prostration while en route to Our Lady of Fatima Basilica. LS - Our Lady of Fatima Basilica, pilgrims in courtyard. Side view MS - Female pilgrim wearing dark wool shawl, holding rosary beads, crawling on knees. Rear view MS - Two female pilgrims walking on knees. LS - Large crowd gathered in esplanade outside Our Lady of Fatima Basilica. Panning TLS - Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini) riding in open vehicle through esplanade, cheering throngs waving white handkerchiefs. LS - Massive crowd in courtyard waving white hankies. TLS Pope Paul VI reading message to crowd from balcony. High angle TLSs - Tightly packed crowd. Wide MS - Pope Paul VI blessing crowd. H/a LS - Massive crowd.