Why is the message of Fatima so important?

The message of Fatima to bring about peace by means of prayer, penance and conversion is so important in our troubled and violent world. This is a simple way to regain peace and defeat the evils of our time (selfishness, pride and greed, among others) which are so prevalent in our modern society that abandons God and prayer. The world continues to offend the Lord today even more with their sins and blasphemies. Our Lady of Fatima warns us not to allow all kind of sins to reign in our family and country particularly the sins of abortion and keeping silent about our God-given right to life. It is for this reason that even Pope Francis recently appeals for peace to the whole world and asked Our Lady of Fatima to help us.