Remembering the visit to Mexico by Pope Francis in 2016

The Catholic world is touched by the death of the Latin American Pope. And many of us wonder about the legacy that Francis has left. I would like to recall his visit to Mexico and refresh his memory to rescue some of his teachings in his brief stay.

Border honors legacy of Pope Francis

JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – Maria Elena Guevara vividly recalls that February day when she met Pope Francis. “I saw him walking by, this close. I waved goodbye and he blessed us,” the Juarez resident said about the encounter more than nine years ago. “My spirit was filled with peace. It was a very emotional moment, and I feel blessed.” VIDEO: Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour Guevar…

The death of Pope Francis yesterday at the age of 88 impacted the border community. The leader of the Catholic Church concluded his last tour of Mexico in Juarez and spent the night in this city before officiating a mass of mass. The bishop of the Diocese of Juarez, José Guadalupe Torres Campos, recalled the visit of the Supreme Pontiff on February 17, 2016 as a significant pastoral experience and a sign of affection for the region. He stated th…

By CNN Radio Argentina Eduardo Valdés, a congressman, friend of Pope Francis, and former Argentine ambassador to the Vatican, spoke with Nacho Girón and the CNN Morning team about the death of the Holy Father. On CNN Morning, he stated that "Francis is the greatest builder of bridges and destroyer of walls. His papacy is characterized by building bridges." He emphasized that "the Pope was a mediator between Cuba and the United States. He was bui…

Remembering the visit to Mexico by Pope Francis in 2016

A look back at a visit to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico by Pope Francis.

Mexico City.- During this week you can visit in the Metropolitan Cathedral a small exhibition mounted in the Altar of the Kings, as a tribute to Pope Francis, recently deceased. Two objects are displayed at the side of the altar, which are related to His Holiness's visit to Mexico in February 2016. These are two objects: a garment that is part of the papal attire, a solideo, a kind of hat, white cap, that also use the bishops, and a commemorativ…