Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The small church of La Romita preserves an intimate historic sanctuary within Roma Norte, dedicated to the great Jesuit missionary St. Francis Xavier.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Seek out this small neighborhood sanctuary as a contemplative counterpoint to Mexico City’s monumental churches and as a local expression of devotion to St. Francis Xavier.
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St. Francis Xavier
Pray under the patronage of the Jesuit missionary whose journeys carried the Gospel across Asia.
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An intimate sanctuary
Appreciate the small church as a place for a quieter pilgrimage pause.
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Old La Romita
See how the chapel preserves an older sacred center within modern Roma Norte.
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