Exterior L/S of the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico, people gather outside. M/S interior shot as high Catholic prelates from the United States and other American republics meet together for the first time. Various shots of them...
Exterior L/S of the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico, people gather outside. M/S interior shot as high Catholic prelates from the United States and other American republics meet together for the first time. Various shots of them at the altar. M/S of Archbishop Cantwell who is officiating. Various shots of other prelates inside the Shrine, the Archbishop performs the Mass. M/S of Mexican officers who also take part. M/S as men walk through carrying flags. M/S of everyone emerging from the Shrine. The flags of 21 nations fly side by side around the Shrine.
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