Old basilica Officially known as the ''"Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey,"'' the construction of the old basilica began in 1531 and was not finished unt

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Old basilica Officially known as the ''"Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey,"'' the construction of the old basilica began in 1531 and was not finished until 1709. The major architect was Pedro de Arrieta. It is characterized by its interior and marble statues of Juan Diego and Fray, which appear in the altarpiece that originally held the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The church was granted basilica]] status by Pope Pius X in 1904.

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