Memória das aparições de Fátima

: 100 anos na imprensa (1917-2017)

Abstract

2017 is the centenary of the Marian Apparitions in Fátima, Portugal. This religious phenomenon has a strong influence in Portugal national identity, and it has been used for the past years in different public narratives with different political purposes. We choose to work with the press because it can be considered has a possible weapon against forgetfulness and it preserves our memory. The press can be defined also as a cultural activity that communicates the reality and it involves us through different representations. This reality is restricted to the social and political context. The context has a strong influence in the way that reality is represented. For that reason, we will establish the relationship between information/opinion and the context in which that information was produced. Our investigation will consider the Portuguese reference press to think about the importance of Fátima to Portuguese national identity.

Date of Award	16 Feb 2018
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Inês Espada Vieira (Supervisor)