Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a revered Catholic title for the Virgin Mary, symbolized by an apparition reported in 1531 in Mexico. According to tradition, she appeared to Juan Diego, an indigenous man, on Tepeyac Hill, and left her image on his tilma (cloak). The image is regarded as a miraculous sign of faith and cultural unity, blending indigenous and Spanish influences. She is the patroness of Mexico and the Americas, inspiring devotion, pilgrimage, and social justice movements. Her feast day is celebrated on December 12, drawing millions of pilgrims who honor her as a symbol of hope, protection, and cultural identity.