The World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, Inc. was originally known as The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima. It has been spreading the authentic message of Fatima worldwide since 1947, largely through the travels of the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima. The apostolate is a Public International Association of the Faithful under the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. It is the only Fatima organization in the world that speaks "in the name of the Church” and “with the authority of the Church” on Fatima.