Such a master symbol is Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patroness--and Empress of the Americas. During the Mexican War of Independence against Spain, her image preceded the insurgents into battle.

After complying to the Bishop's request for a sign, She also left for us an image of herself imprinted ... 25 popes have officially honored Our Lady of Guadalupe. His Holiness John Paul II visited ...

Her hair is jet black and her complexion is olive. She stands alone, her hands clasped in prayer, an angel at her feet. We have all seen her image. She is Our Lady of Guadalupe, a life-sized portrayal ...

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a symbol of faith ... the bishop and opened the tilma to show them the roses, an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared printed on the fabric. Today, that original ...

This month, December 12, marks the celebration of Our Lady ... familiar image of the Virgin Mary with her head bowed and hands together in prayer, as represented by the Virgin of Guadalupe.