Photos:: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

A woman prays over pilgrims at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City in 2013. The shrine is where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on Feb. 13, 2016.

A woman prays over pilgrims at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City in 2013. The shrine is where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on Feb. 13, 2016.

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Pilgrims attend Mass in the basilica in 2013.

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Pilgrims carrying flowers and images of Our Lady of Guadalupe prepare to visit the basilica in 2013.

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Pilgrims visit the basilica in 2013.

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A youngster looks over the many candles lighted by pilgrims at the basilica.

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Pilgrims rest outside in 2014.

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