The original crucifix dates back to the late 16th century, and its feast day on January 15 draws thousands of pilgrims to the basilica in Esquipulas, a city on Guatemala’s border with Honduras. On Sunday, Cardinal Fabio Baggio, long the head of the Vatican’s migrants department, will also celebrate a special Esquipulas Mass at St. Peter’s.

Working a miracle to bring a sacred image to Minnesota After ... He’s spent 12 years in Worthington, but learned marimba music by ear from his grandfather in Guatemala’s volcanic highlands.

In Guatemala and Minnesota, Holy Feast Brings Migrant Families Hope and Pride Amid Crackdown Fears WORTHINGTON, Minn., (AP) — With their sparkling embroideries and colorful sashes flapping in ...

Church members place a replica of Guatemala's Black Christ of Esquipulas ... its feast day at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Worthington, Minnesota, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Credit: AP/Abbie ...

WORTHINGTON, Minn ... and also to share our culture with others,” López said. PHOTOS: In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears ...

Prayers, in both English and Spanish, emanated from the pews of St. Mary’s as mourners honored the church’s leader of more than a decade, Rev. James Callahan. Callahan died at age 74 on Jan. 20 at his home in Worthington.

With their sparkling embroideries and colorful sashes flapping in the frigid wind, hundreds of Guatemalan faithful flocked to the Catholic church of this heartland farming town to celebrate their biggest festival yet in honor of the Black Christ of Esquipulas.