Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico — The Southeast (North America)

Pope John Paul II in Chiapas

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 16, 2022

1. Pope John Paul II in Chiapas Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El dia 11 de mayo de 1990 el Papa Juan Pablo II, peregrino del amor y de la paz, visitó desde este lugar a los chiapanecos y al sur de México. Las tres diócesis de Chiapas le dedicamos el presente testimonio de gratitud, por su mensaje evangelizador y a su especial predilección de padre.
Felipe Aguirre Franco ∙ Obispo de Tuxtla
Samuel Ruiz Garcia ∙ Obispo de San Cristobal L.C.
Felipe Arizmendi Ezquivel ∙ Obispo de Tapachula
Tuxtla Gtz., Chiapas

English translation:
On May 11, 1990, Pope John Paul II, pilgrim of love and peace, visited from this place the people of Chiapas and southern Mexico. The three dioceses of Chiapas dedicate this testimony of gratitude to him, for his evangelizing message and to his special predilection as father.
Felipe Aguirre Franco ∙ Bishop of Tuxtla
Samuel Ruiz Garcia ∙ Bishop of San Cristobal de las Casas
Felipe Arizmendi Ezquivel ∙ Bishop of Tapachula
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1990.

Location.

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16° 45.19′ N, 93° 6.924′ W. Marker is in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. Marker is on Chiapas Route 190 west of Calle 2a Oriente Norte, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuxtla Gutiérrez CHIS 29000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez Canales (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Noé Vázquez Rincón (about 240 meters away).

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 16, 2022

2. Pope John Paul II in Chiapas Marker

The marker is near the entrance on the northern side of the Cathedral of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Cathedral of Tuxtla Gutiérrez image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 16, 2022

3. Cathedral of Tuxtla Gutiérrez

The additional tablets on the western facade of the cathedral note celebrations of the Year of the Eucharist in 2005 and a remodeling completed in 2010.

The Cathedral of Tuxtla Gutiérrez main altar image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 16, 2022

4. The Cathedral of Tuxtla Gutiérrez main altar

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.