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Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe with its gold dome stands beside the modern basilica's broad green roof in Mexico City. Cupolas with yellow domes of the old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the foreground, with crowds below and the skyline of Mexico City visible in the distance. The new Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, a large circular church with a green domed roof, stained glass windows, and a prominent cross above the entrance. The original tilma of Juan Diego with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe hangs above the high altar at the Guadalupe Basilica, drapery in green, white, and red fabric hangs below. Interior of the New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, with suspended lanterns, a glowing golden altar wall, and a large pipe organ. Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego Illustration of Our Lady of Guadalupe with hands folded in prayer, surrounded by golden rays, next to text reading Rooted in Mexico, revered worldwide. A blue button labeled Learn more appears below. Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe The Antigua Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, featuring a baroque facade with twin towers, a central dome with yellow tiles, and people walking in the plaza.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Media added. Oct 13, 2026
Article revised and updated. Oct 09, 2026
Added Top Questions and a module of related content. Dec 12, 2025
Media added. Sep 20, 2024
Corrected the number of apparitions that were received by Juan Diego. Added cross-references. Sep 20, 2024
Invalidated site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Shrine of Guadalupe, Mexico. Nov 28, 2022
Add new Web site: Sacred Destinations - Bassilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Aug 23, 2017
Add new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Shrine of Guadalupe, Mexico. Jan 25, 2012
Article added to new online database. May 27, 1999
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