It’s the photo op of the century and most reporters on hand tomorrow will be jostling for a closeup.

To overcome this temptation, Francis said they must pray, and pray as Jesus taught them.

His presence was a message to the indigenous communities here: Pope Francis has heard of your suffering and he has said, “Enough.”

In Mexico the devotion Santa Muerte, called “the boney one” or “the white lady,” emerged from relative obscurity in 2001.

Pope Francis hit hard at what he considers their weaknesses and failings, but he also offered some words of encouragement.

Mexico’s richness is its young people, Pope Francis told the nation’s assembled political leadership at the National Palace in Mexico City today.