Pope Francis brings his message of Christian hope and charity this week to Mexico, a country mired in crime and corruption, and to this border city once known as the world’s murder capital, where many residents are seeking renewal.
The trip will include the pope’s first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. It comes amid a divisive debate over illegal immigration, with the rhetoric of U.S. presidential candidates focusing on building walls, separating communities and expelling unauthorized immigrants.
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso said he expects the pope to bring a different message.
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