inside the basilica. It is behind the altar, under a large cross, on a wall with a finish similar to the ceiling. For better visibility of the image, a walkway was built under the altar with conveyor belts. The altar has a different finish, made of marble and is at various levels above the assembly. This venue has received the visit of heads of state, athletes, politicians, artists and leaders of several Christian denominations. Pope John Paul II visited five times, in 1979, 1990 (on the occasion of the beatification of Saint Juan Diego), 1993, 1999 (at the close of the Synod of Bishops of America) and 2002 (for the canonization of Saint Juan Diego). In February 2016 Pope Francis officiated a mass at the main altar of the Basilica of Guadalupe. Gallery See also List of colonial churches in Mexico City Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral The Basilica of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, in Spain Rocío Dúrcal, whose final resting place is in this church References External links Interactive tour of the basilica campus Official website of the basilica, Virgen de Guadalupe Basilica churches in Mexico Catholic pilgrimage sites Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City Shrines to the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic churches in Mexico City Roman Catholic churches in Mexico Roman Catholic national shrines Roman Catholic churches completed in 1976