Signum Magnum
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Signum Magnum is an Apostolic Exhortation
on consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary by Pope Paul VI
.
It was issued on May 13, 1967 in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, on the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
, which it addresses.
Apostolic exhortation
An apostolic exhortation is a type of communication from the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. It encourages a community of people to undertake a particular activity, but does not define Church doctrine...
on consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary by Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI
Paul VI , born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding Pope John XXIII, who had convened the Second Vatican Council, he decided to continue it...
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It was issued on May 13, 1967 in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, on the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fátima is a famous title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary as she appeared in apparitions reported by three shepherd children at Fátima in Portugal. These occurred on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917, starting on May 13...
, which it addresses.