Pope Francis Visits Mexico

Catholic faithful cheer as Pope Francis drives by in his popemobile in Ecatepec, Mexico, Feb. 14, 2016.

Five-year-old Rodrigo Lopez Miranda embraces Pope Francis, during his visit to the Federico Gomez Pediatric Hospital, in Mexico City, Feb. 14, 2016.

Pope Francis greets a child as he walks in procession at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe before celebrating Mass in Mexico City, Feb. 13, 2016.

This woman traveled from Panama to see the pope. She posed for a picture while waiting outside the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City, Feb. 13, 2016. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Lottery tickets with the image of Pope Francis, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Souvenir hats are sold along the route the pope will travel, Mexico City, Feb. 13, 2016. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Thousands of faithful are coming to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on Feb. 13, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Security was tight days ahead of the papal visit, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Images of Pope Francis are plastered all over Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Women drop off flowers at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe ahead of the papal visit, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Pilgrims of all ages make their way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to see Pope Francis, Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

A vandalized photo of Pope Francis near Zocalo square in Mexico City. (C. Mendoza/VOA)