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December 11, 2015

Our Lady of Guadalupe enthusiasm overpowers devotion to St. Juan Diego

Jose Alfredo Robles, a "conchero" dancer, attends the Dec. 9 feast day for St. Juan Diego at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The indigenous saint has not attracted a large devotion since being canonized in 2002.

MEXICO CITY - For the Dec. 9 feast of St. Juan Diego, traditional indigenous dancers known as "concheros" and "chinelos" danced outside the Old Chapel of the Indians on the grounds of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Published in International
November 2, 2015

Cardinal says in homily Pope Francis will visit Mexico in February

Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City distributes Communion during Mass in early May at Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral. Pope Francis will visit Mexico in February, marking the pontiff's first trip to the heavily Catholic country, said Cardinal Rivera.

MEXICO CITY - Pope Francis will visit Mexico in February, marking the pontiff's first trip to the heavily Catholic country, said Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City.

Published in International