The Pope will be in Mexico from February 12 to 17, after a brief stop in Cuba for a historic meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill.
Mexico Prepares for Papal Visit
Thousands of faithful are coming to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on Feb. 13, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)
Security was tight days ahead of the papal visit, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)
Images of Pope Francis are plastered all over Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)
A statue of Pope John Paul is seen near the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)
Women drop off flowers at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe ahead of the papal visit, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)
Pilgrims of all ages make their way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to see Pope Francis, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)