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The Pope Francis effect – Fátima visit boosts local economy by €20 million

The visit by Pope Francis to Fátima in May this year ploughed an extra €20 million into local businesses.

The head of the regional tourist board, Pedro Machado, said that cash withdrawals between May 9th and 15th at ATMs in the Fatima and Ourém reached a total of €2.3 million.

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