2016: Knights welcome Pope Francis to the Basilica of Our Lady

Throwback Thursday

In February 2016, Pope Francis made a pastoral visit to Mexico. The Knights of Columbus were there to welcome him outside the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on February 13. During his six-day visit to the country, Pope Francis spoke of the family, plight of migrants, ending drug violence and the harsh treatment of indigenous people.

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