A low-angle view of the official replica of the sacred image of Our Lady of Guadalupe , is seen  inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the New Basilica on October 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. The modern circular sanctuary, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, was  inaugurated on October 12, 1976, to safely house the sacred cloak of the Virgin of Guadalupe. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Carlos Santiago/  Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images)

People Celebrate Basilica of Guadalupe&#39;s 50th Anniversary

The sacred tilma (cloak) bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is seen behind the main altar inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the New Basilica on October 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. The modern circular sanctuary, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, was  inaugurated on October 12, 1976, to safely house the sacred cloak of the Virgin of Guadalupe. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Carlos Santiago/  Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images)

People gather the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the New Basilica on October 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. The modern circular sanctuary, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, was  inaugurated on October 12, 1976, to safely house the sacred cloak of the Virgin of Guadalupe. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Carlos Santiago/  Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images)

Candles with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe are seen  inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the New Basilica on October 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. The modern circular sanctuary, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, was  inaugurated on October 12, 1976, to safely house the sacred cloak of the Virgin of Guadalupe. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Carlos Santiago/  Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images)

A Pilgrim wearing an elaborate, colorful Chinelo costume stands in the courtyard of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a religious pilgrimage . Faithful from across the country gathered at the national shrine to mark the 50th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the New Basilica, which was inaugurated. on October 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Carlos Santiago/  Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images)

A general view of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the New Basilica on October 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. The modern circular sanctuary, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, was  inaugurated on October 12, 1976, to safely house the sacred cloak of the Virgin of Guadalupe. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Carlos Santiago/  Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images)

Pilgrims wearing an elaborate, colorful Chinelo costume stands in the courtyard of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a religious pilgrimage . Faithful from across the country gathered at the national shrine to mark the 50th anniversary of the dedication and opening of the New Basilica, which was inaugurated. on October 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Carlos Santiago/  Eyepix Group/Eyepix via Nexpher Images)

People Celebrate Basilica of Guadalupe&#39;s 50th Anniversary (18 images)

People Celebrate Basilica of Guadalupe's 50th Anniversary (18 images)