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| | Thursday, 1 August, 2002, 21:57 GMT 22:57 UK In Pictures: The Pope's Americas tour Pope John Paul II has wrapped up a 10-day visit to the Americas in Mexico, where he canonised the country's first indigenous saint, Juan Diego. Before Mexico, the pontiff visited Guatemala and Canada.  In Canada, the Pope celebrated World Youth Day  Chanting "Pope, we love you," thousands of Guatemalans gave John Paul II a rousing welcome  The Pope expressed his profound joy at visiting Guatemala, where he canonised the country's first saint (AP)  In Mexico, pilgrims started to gather hours ahead of the Pope's arrival at the Basilica of Guadalupe (AFP)  Inside the basilica, an Aztec dance was performed for the Pope during the canonisation Mass for Juan Diego (AP)  Believers carried a portrait of Mexico's new saint, who is said to have seen an apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe | | See also:  31 Jul 02 | Americas 31 Jul 02 | Americas 31 Jul 02 | Americas Top Americas stories now: Links to more Americas stories are at the foot of the page. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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