As I’ve stated elsewhere several times . . .
I used to accept Fatima more or less as propagandized by the Jesuits et al.
Having read enough UFO docs since 1962, when I read some of the better researched stuff on the original event and original witnesses specific observations, I could no longer buy the propagandized, sanitized, morphed version by the Vatican/Roman Institution.
I don’t really know what this Vatican rep will be saying. But it might be interesting.
I now consider the whole event little more than a grand part of a many millennial long hoax to deceive, where and were it possible, even the elect of Christ.
I do not believe the personage at Fatima was the authentic Mary, Mother of Jesus, at all.
Fatima is an accepted apparition by the church. Thousands seen the sun dance and prophecy by Lucia came true. These are used to discern true apparitions.
In fact, Pope John Paul II thanked Our Lady of Fatima for saving his life when he was shot. He bowed when he saw her in the crowd just as the shot was fired. His position saved his life. Our Lady of Fatima, in my eyes is real, very real.