saint juan diego

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• - Illustrated biography of the sincerely devoted "poor Indian."
  
• - Biographical article with extensive hyperlinks to related topics.
  
• - Illustrated profile, with links.
  
• - Tells of the miracle that paved the way for his canonization. Also, his story and why he is important to Mexicans.
  
• - Lengthy article on the importance of Juan Diego in Mexican culture.
  
• - A reflection on the Virgin Mary's appearance to an Aztec convert.
  
• - Biography of the Chichimeca convert to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in what is now Mexico City. Also, Pope John Paul's homily at Juan Diego's canonization.
  
• - Article by Virgilio P. Elizondo explains why officially recognizing Juan Diego as a saint is so appropriate to the present time and situation.
  
• - Portrait, short biography, quotes from several historical documents which attest to his life.
  
• - Article by Dan Lynch points out that Juan Diego was canonized not because Mary appeared to him, but because he lived a life of faith and virtue.
  
• - A quick introduction to this sixteenth-century Mexican, who some say might not have existed.