Our Lady of Guadalupe, apparition to Saint Juan Diego

Our Lady of Guadalupe refers to the Marian apparition experienced by Saint Juan Diego near Mexico City in 1531. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, leaving her image on his cloak as a sign. This manifestation became a central symbol for Mexican Catholicism and is deeply venerated throughout Latin America. The shrine at the site has become one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage destinations worldwide.