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.