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	Basilica of Guadalupe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Construction of the old basilica began in 1531 and was not finished until 1709.
		The church was granted basilica status by Pope Pius X in 1904.
		The old basilica was sinking as a result of the weakness of the ground, as the city was built on a former lake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Basilica_of_Guadalupe (484 words)

	Our Lady of Guadalupe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name Virgin of Guadalupe refers both to this Marian apparition and to the icon which is housed in the Basilica of Guadalupe today.
		Our Lady of Guadalupe still underpins the faith of Catholics in Mexico and the rest of Latin America, and she has been recognised as patron saint of Mexico City since 1737 with her patronage extended piece by piece until it included all of America and the Philippines by 1946.
		In 1569, Martin Enriquez de Almanza, fourth viceroy of Mexico, denounced the cult of the Virgin of Guadalupe as a harmful deception, a disguised worship of the Aztec goddess Tonantzin.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe (3088 words)

	Basilica de Guadalupe Mexico City Travel And Tour Pictures And Photos
		Other structures of the 17th century and 18th century connected with the basilica are a parish church, a convent and church for Capuchin nuns, the Well Chapel, and the Hill Chapel.
		When this Old Basilica (from 1709) became dangerous due to the sinking of its foundations, a modern structure called the New Basilica was built nearby between 1974 and 1976, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vásquez.
		The Basilica de Guadalupe is considered by many Catholics to be the holiest place in all of the Americas and it is the most visited sanctuary in Latin America.
	www.delange.org /Guadalupe/Guadalupe.htm (725 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Shrine of Guadalupe
		Guadalupe is strictly the name of a picture, but was extended to the church containing the picture and to the town that grew up around.
		The lay viceroy, Enríquez, while not opposing the devotion, wrote in 1575 to Philip II asking him to prevent the third archbishop from erecting a parish and monastery at the shrine; inaugural pilgrimages were usually made to it by viceroys and other chief magistrates.
		Pius X has recently permitted Mexican priests to say the Mass of Holy Mary of Guadalupe on the twelfth day of every month and granted indulgences which may be gained in any part of the world for prayer before a copy of the picture.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/07043a.htm (1131 words)

	Search Results for "Basilica"
		Basilica de Guadalupe, shrine, central Mexico, in the Federal Dist. The basilica of Guadalupe containing the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (whose feast day is Dec....
		A basilica is built with several parallel aisles separated by rows of columns,...
		The forum was usually square or rectangular in shape and had, among other buildings, a basilica with shops, the public treasury, the curia, and a prison; under...
	bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/sitesearch?FILTER=&query=Basilica (352 words)

	Patron Saints Index: Our Lady of Guadalupe
		Guadalupe is, strictly speaking, the name of a picture, but the name was extended to the church containing the picture and to the town that grew up around the church.
		Pope Benedict XIV decreed that Our Lady of Guadalupe should be the national patron, and made 12 December a holiday of obligation with an octave, and ordered a special Mass and Office.
		Pope Pius X permitted Mexican priests to say the Mass of Holy Mary of Guadalupe on the twelfth day of every month, and granted indulgences which may be gained in any part of the world for prayer before a copy of the picture.
	www.catholic-forum.com /saints/mary0003.htm (1137 words)

	OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
		The topic of Guadalupe became the subject of heated discussion, particularly from the 18th century on.
		Some of these documents were not directly concerned with the topic of Guadalupe, but with other matters; but the fact is that there may be a reference to Guadalupe in a document that did not have "Guadalupe" as its main subject.
		In the second half of the 16th century, and with greater momentum in the 17th century, Mexican Guadalupe was spread by the missionary friars and Spanish colonizers throughout the territory of present-day South America, from Mexico to the south of the continent.
	www.ewtn.com /library/MARY/LADYGUAD.HTM (4484 words)

	Guadalupe, articles on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Guadalupe Hidalgo GUADALUPE HIDALGO [Guadalupe Hidalgo], shrine, central Mexico, in the Federal District.
		The basilica of Guadalupe containing the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (feast: Dec. 12) is the focal point of the most famous pilgrimage in the Western Hemisphere.
		Guadalupe Hidalgo, Treaty of GUADALUPE HIDALGO, TREATY OF [Guadalupe Hidalgo, Treaty of] 1848, peace treaty between the United States and Mexico that ended the Mexican War.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Guadalupe, (426 words)

	Basilica de Guadalupe. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Basilica de Guadalupe, shrine, central Mexico, in the Federal Dist. The basilica of Guadalupe containing the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (whose feast day is Dec. 12) is the focal point of the most famous pilgrimage in the Western Hemisphere.
		The Spanish prelate attempted to discredit the visions, but the spot was nevertheless renamed Guadalupe in honor of the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Spain.
		To this was added later the name of the revolutionary priest Hidalgo y Costilla, who adopted her banner as his standard (Guadalupe Hidalgo).
	www.bartleby.com /69/42/B02742.html (168 words)

	Basilica of Guadalupe \| Planeta
		MEXICO -- The Basilica of Guadalupe is home to one of Mexico's most familiar icons.
		Less known is that the grounds are a national park, part of the Sierra de Guadalupe.
		Mary stands on a crescent moon and is silhouetted by the rays of the sun - symbols of the Aztec gods.
	www.planeta.com /ecotravel/mexico/df/guadalupe.html (606 words)

	Pope John Paul II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Peter's Basilica drew over four million people to Vatican City and was one of the largest pilgrimages in the history of Christianity.
		John Paul II was interred in the grottoes under the basilica, the Tomb of the Popes.
		Cardinal Ruini inaugurated the diocesan phase of the cause for beatification in the Lateran Basilica on 28 June 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pope_John_Paul_II (8277 words)

	MEXICO: The Virgin of Guadalupe - two versions
		You say that since the story of the apparitions of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Juan Diego is -- in your opinion -- a legend, the Pope cannot canonize her, given that various saints have been removed from the canon of saints because their existence has been judged to be doubtful or fictional.
		But the Virgin of Guadalupe is not a run of the mill saint; she is, according to Roman Catholic belief, the Blessed Virgin Mary, i.e., Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mary the Mother of God, who has appeared to various people in several countries, e.g.
		The former rector of the Basilica of Guadalupe lost his job because he said the story is a fable, a belief secretly shared by other Mexican priests, and their doubts must have reached the Vatican.
	www.stanford.edu /group/wais/Mexico/mexico_virginofguadalupetwoversions121401.html (711 words)

	December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
		On this date, thousands of the faithful from around the country make the most important pilgrimage of all those undertaken during the year to the Basílica of Guadalupe, in Mexico City, where the miraculous image of la Virgen Morena is kept.
		A mass is officiated inside the Basilica and it is at this moment that I could really feel the warmth and spiritual richness of the people.
		Although it is in the Basílica de Guadalupe where the most important rituals and celebrations of this special date take place, there are fiestas all over the country in Honor of Mexico's Patron Saint.
	www.inside-mexico.com /guadalupe.htm (425 words)

	Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Mexico City \| Frommers.com
		Within the northern city limits is the famous Basílica of Guadalupe -- not just another church, but the central place of worship for Mexico's patron saint and the home of the image responsible for uniting pre-Hispanic Indian mysticism with Catholic beliefs.
		To the right of the modern basilica is the Old Basílica, actually the second one built to house the cloak -- the first one is higher up on the hill.
		The square in front of the basilica fills with the pious and the party-minded as prayers, dances, and a carnival atmosphere attract thousands of the devout.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/mexicocity/A24275.html (867 words)

	Homily \| Virgin of Guadalupe
		That image hangs today in the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City and is venerated by thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.
		Guadalupe is a "vision" story and like all such stories tells us something about God and something about ourselves.
		Rather let us hear the message of Guadalupe, the message of Gospel and do all that we are able to do to see that God is brought out to the poor and the broken hearted in our communities.
	www.usfca.edu /president/homilies/guadalupe.html (776 words)

	Our Lady of Guadalupe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The icon is currently located behind the main altar of the Basilica of Guadalupe.
		The claim of a supernatural painter is challenged by a formal investigation of the apron conducted in 1556, in which it was stated that the image was "painted yesteryear by an Indian", specifically "the Indian painter Marcos".
		Our Lady of Guadalupe still underpins the faith of Catholics in Mexico and the rest of Latin America, and she has been recognised as patron saint of Mexico City since 1737, with her patronage extended piece by piece until it included all of America by 1946.
	www.thecatholicguide.com /features/051210a.shtml (1367 words)

	The New Basilica of Guadalupe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		When this basilica became dangerous due to the sinking of its foundations, a modern structure called the New Basilica was built nearby; the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe is now housed in this New Basilica.
		The choir is located between the altar and the churchgoers to indicate that it, too, is part of the group of the faithful.
		The modern Basilica of Guadalupe is a circular structure resembling a giant tent, built on a system of 350 control "pilots" that support the Basilica's weight and can be manipulated to allow the Basilica to remain at street level regardless of how much the surrounding area may sink.
	users.pullman.com /fjstevens/tokens/ArrasTokens/BasilicaNew.htm (241 words)

	Epinions.com - Spend a Little Time with a Virgin
		The Virgin of Guadalupe is more than just a symbol and icon to millions of Mexican faithful, she is also a powerful saint and a revered part of daily life.
		The Virgin of Guadalupe is so important to the spirit of Mexico that it takes more than a week to adequately sing her praises, and in more than a few parts of Mexico, the feast of the Lady of Guadalupe draws bigger crowds than a Christmas or Easter mass.
		The story behind the Virgin of Guadalupe takes place in 1531, when a young Aztec named Juan Diego (sometimes referred to as "a peasant," other times as "an Aztec prince") was on a hillside outside Mexico City when the image of Mary appeared to him, asking for a church to be built in her honor.
	www.epinions.com /content_1638572164 (1448 words)

	News Room
		During this miraculous moment, the Virgin Mary, appearing with indigenous features and speaking in the native tongue, approached Juan Diego and told him that she was the Virgin of Guadalupe and to build a church on the hill of Tepeyac (in Mexico City and where the basilica stands today).
		The pilgrimage to the basilica often takes several days as many devout worshippers travel on bicycle or on foot, and making the last stretch on their knees, to show their humility and respect for the Virgin.
		The new Basilica of Guadalupe is one of the most frequently visited shrines in the world, receiving more than 12 million visitors each year.
	www.visitmexicopress.com /news_brief02.asp?nbriefID=933 (454 words)

	The Virgen of Guadalupe - Celebration in Oaxaca. BY BARBARA LYONS AUTHOR IN MEXICO CONNECT MAGAZINE
		Near the place of her appearance, north of Mexico City, is the original Basilica of Guadalupe (completed in 1709 and holding, according to tradition, the original tilma (a rectangle of muslin worn as a cape) of Juan Diego) next to the huge modern church built in 1976.
		At this place, and at all the churches with her name, thousands of the faithful gather on December 11th and 12th, to give tribute to her, to petition for a miracle, or to give thanks for one already received.
		In Oaxaca, on the eve of the feast of the Virgen of Guadalupe, babies and toddlers are dressed in representation of the many Indian tribes of Mexico.
	www.mexconnect.com /mex_/travel/blyons/blguadalupe1.html (1403 words)

	Our Lady of Guadalupe: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The older one has been closed for many years pending repair; the basilica is sinking as a result of the weakness of the ground, EHandler: no quick summary.
		Our lady of guadalupe is the title given to the virgin mary after appearing, according to legend, to saint juan diego cuauhtlatoatzin, an aztec convert...
		María Guadalupe or just Lupe is a frequent female name in the Spanish language[For more, click on this link].
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/o/ou/our_lady_of_guadalupe.htm (2767 words)

	Basilica - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Basilica, large structure in ancient Roman or early Christian times, usually built on a rectangular, as distinct from a circular or cruciform, plan....
		Druid Hill Park is the site of the city zoo and conservatory.
		Assisi is a tourist and religious center, famous as the home of St. Francis of Assisi....
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Basilica.html (119 words)

	Guadalupe Hidalgo on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		GUADALUPE HIDALGO [Guadalupe Hidalgo], shrine, central Mexico, in the Federal District.
		According to legend, in 1531 a local Indian peasant, Cuauhtlatoatzin (who later took the name Juan Diego, and was canonized in 2002), reported to Archbishop Zumárraga a series of miraculous visions of the Virgin Mary on the hill of Tepeyacac.
		Dispute Resolution and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/G/GuadaluJ.asp (419 words)

	ARCHICOFRADIA UNIVERSAL DE SANTA MARIA DE GUADALUPE. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In a “Brief” issued by His Holiness Leon XIII, the level of “Archicofradia” was elevated to join all of the Guadalupe Associations in the world.
		In 1906, new indulgences were granted by His Holiness Pius X. In 12-X-1995 the Archicofradia was reinstated in the “Insigne y Nacional Basilica de Guadalupe”.
		In an effort to practice the essence and spirit of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the members of the “Archicofradia” serve to encourage genuine devotion and consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
	www.prodigyweb.net.mx /guadapil (278 words)

	The Apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531
		It is believed that the name “Guadalupe” came about because of the translation from Nahuatl to Spanish of the words used by the Virgin during the Apparition to Juan Bernardino, the ailing uncle of Juan Diego.
		The present Basilica of Guadalupe was constructed on the site of an earlier 16th-century church that was finished in 1709, the Old Basilica.
		When this basilica became dangerous, due to the sinking of its foundations, a modern structure called the New Basilica was built nearby, between 1974 and 1976; the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe is now housed in this New Basilica.
	www.michaeljournal.org /guadalupe.htm (3684 words)

	The Mystery of the Virgin of Guadalupe
		The eyes of Guadalupe represents one of the great mysteries for science.
		One of the images was of Bishop Juan de Zumarraga who built the Basilica at Guadalupe's request.
		When the pupil of the bishop's eye was enlarged 1000 times the image of Juan Diego showing the tunic with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe reflected in the eyes of the bishop.
	www.cancunsteve.com /regina/guadalupe2.htm (261 words)

	Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Guide for the New Millennium - December 1999 Issue of St. Anthony Messenger Magazine Online
		It is amazing that Guadalupe appeared when the culture and the people were being annihilated and, like the Incarnation, offers hope in the midst of one of the darkest moments in history.
		The greatest ongoing force of Guadalupe is not her apparition on the tilma of Juan Diego, or even the healing of the dying uncle Juan Bernardino and the many subsequent healing miracles down to our own days.
		The Lady of Guadalupe is the main symbol for the Mexicans, so everybody comes to the Mass with their families on the Sunday; everybody brings roses because roses are the symbol also of Guadalupe and the Lady.
	www.americancatholic.org /Messenger/Dec1999/feature2.asp (3904 words)

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