
Pope Francis prays next to the U.S. border before celebrating Mass in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Wednesday, February 17. The Pope's five-day trip to Mexico started on February 12.

Pope Francis receives a cross made by an inmate at a prison in Ciudad Juarez on February 17.

Altar boys cheer as the Pope arrives in Ciudad Juarez on February 17.

Pope Francis pays his respects to Jose Sanchez del Rio at a cathedral in Morelia, Mexico, on Tuesday, February 16. Jose, 14, was killed by government officials in 1928 after he refused to renounce his Catholic faith.

Nuns attend a Mass with Pope Francis at a stadium in Morelia on February 16.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Morelia on February 16.

The Pope waves to a crowd in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, on Monday, February 15.

Thousands of indigenous Mexicans flocked to a field in San Cristobal de Las Casas to celebrate Mass with Pope Francis on February 15.

Indigenous women attend Mass in San Cristobal de las Casas.

Pope Francis walks with the pastoral staff during Mass in Ecatepec -- a rough, crime-plagued Mexico City suburb -- on Sunday, February 14. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered for Mass there.

Catholic faithful attend Mass in Ecatepec.

Pope Francis waves from his "Popemobile" on his way to take a helicopter to Ecatepec.

Pilgrims wave flags as they wait for Pope Francis to arrive in Ecatepec on February 14.

Dancers perform in Ecatepec before the arrival of Pope Francis on February 14.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, February 13. The basilica in Mexico City is considered the largest and most important Marian shrine in the world.

Pope Francis greets a child as he walks in procession at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Prelates wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pope Francis, reflected in the frame that holds the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, holds a bouquet of flowers as he prays to her inside the basilica built in her honor.

Pope Francis meets with bishops during his visit to the national cathedral in Mexico City on February 13. The Pope demanded that Mexican bishops challenge the "insidious threat" posed by the drug trade.

Pope Francis is recognized as a distinguished guest by Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera on February 13.

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in Mexico City's main square, the Zocalo, on February 13.

Pope Francis kisses a child in the Zocalo on February 13.

Pope Francis dons a Mexican sombrero on February 13.

Pope Francis arrives in Mexico City's main square on February 13.

Pope Francis kisses a child in a wheelchair on February 13.

People wave to Pope Francis as he makes his way to Mexico City's main square.

Pope Francis laughs with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto during a welcome ceremony at the National Palace.

Pope Francis is welcomed by Pena Nieto and his wife, Angelica Rivera, on February 13.

A woman holds an Uruguayan flag while she waits along the route that Pope Francis would take to Mexico City's main square.

Pope Francis greets youth dressed in traditional outfits as he's escorted by Pena Nieto and first lady Angelica Rivera on Friday, February 12.

A group of children runs to embrace the Pope during his welcoming ceremony in Mexico City on February 12.

Pope Francis waves to people as he arrives to the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Mexico City on February 12.

Pope Francis arrives at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City on February 12.

