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Mexico Expects 12 Million Pilgrims for Guadalupe Feast as Basilica Releases Program

Officials release schedules alongside safety measures for Dec. 8–12 pilgrimages.

Overview

  • Mexico City authorities project more than 12 million visitors to the Basilica between Dec. 8 and 12 and have coordinated operations to manage crowds and services.
  • The Basilica of Guadalupe published its timetable, including the midnight Mañanitas on Dec. 12 and the noon Misa de las Rosas presided over by Cardinal Carlos Aguirre Retes.
  • The Mexican bishops’ conference called for a “sustainable pilgrimage,” urging care for the environment, respect for public spaces, and support for local economies.
  • Regional observances are set nationwide, with Tijuana’s metropolitan cathedral hosting Dec. 11 serenades featuring Adriel Favela and other artists.
  • Local sanctuaries released detailed schedules—such as Morelia’s hourly masses on Dec. 12 and traditional dances—reflecting a devotion rooted in the 1531 Tepeyac tradition.