The message of Fatima is closely related to Russia: “If they heed to my requests, Russia will be converted and there will be peace” the Virgin Mary said on July 13, 1917. In 1989 the Armata Bianca – by previous agreement with the Bishops of the various Nations – organized the Peregrinatio Mariae with Our Lady of Fatima in the countries oppressed by the heavy yoke of communism. For the first time, after 70 years of persecution, Mary returned amongst her most tried children, welcomed with carpets of flowers, continuous pealing of bells and crowds of awaiting faithful, even if Her arrival was announced only a few hours beforehand…