Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe refer to the event in 1531 when the Virgin Mary appeared to a indigenous man named Juan Diego near Mexico City. She asked for a church to be built in her honor and provided him with a miraculous image of herself on his tilma (cloak). This image, now known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, became a powerful symbol of faith, hope, and cultural identity for many Mexicans and Catholics worldwide. The story highlights divine intervention, cultural integration, and the importance of compassion and faith in overcoming adversity.