Pope Francis Greeted Like a Rock Star in First Papal Visit to Mexico Associated Press
go to original February 13, 2016

Spectacular welcoming for Pope Francis in Mexico! (Rome Reports)

Update: Pope Francis in Mexico Day One: Official Text of Pope Francis to Civil Authorities (NCRegister)

Pope Francis has landed in the Mexican capital for his first papal visit to Mexico in which he wants to convey a message of solidarity with the victims of violence and communities stuck in poverty.

The pope arrived at Mexico City's international airport from Havana, where he had an historic meeting with the patriarch of the Russian Orthodox church.

Francis was greeted at Mexico City's airport with a rock concert-like show with blue floodlights illuminating a stage and bandstands and crowds waving yellow handkerchiefs. Mariachis serenaded as his chartered plane pulled to a stop and people shouted "Brother Francis, you're already Mexican."

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