Marian devotion
The procession of December 12
Mexico City
Every year, millions of Mexicans walk to Guadalupe. It's the greatest pilgrimage in the world.
Place: Mexico City
Type: Apparition / Advocation
On December 12, millions of Mexicans walk from their homes to the Basilica of Guadalupe. Some walk whole days, barefoot, carrying candles and images of the Virgin.
En la noche del 11 al 12 de diciembre, la plaza de Guadalupe se llena de gente que espera a medianoche para cantar «Las Mañanitas» a la Virgen.
It is the largest pilgrimage in the world: more than 10 million people in one day.
Guadalupe is not just a sanctuary. It's the heart of Mexico.
Is the advocation of the Virgin Mary of your people missing?
Si no encuentras la advocación mariana de tu ciudad o pueblo, cuéntanosla: la investigaremos para ubicarla y darla a conocer en este mapa del amor de la Madre por el mundo.
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