Pope Benedict XVI visits Mexico – in pictures

Monsignor Georg Gaenswein places a Mexican sombrero on the head of Pope Benedict XVI as he arrives to give mass in Bicentennial Park Photograph: AP

Ganswein returns a child to its parents after a papal blessing Photograph: Osservatore Romano/AFP/Getty Images

The Pope is driven through the crowds Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters

Benedict leads the mass Photograph: AP

A man receives communion Photograph: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images

An aerial view of the huge crowds at the service Photograph: Reuters

Benedict walks past Mariachi musicians during his welcome ceremony Photograph: Dario Lopez-Mills/AP

A boy peers through toy binoculars as crowds await the Pope Photograph: Alexandre Meneghini/AP

Benedict arrives at Leon Cathedral Photograph: Ulises Ruiz Basurto/EPA

A dog runs after the Popemobile in Guanajuato Photograph: Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images

Pilgrims walk towards Bicentennial Park Photograph: Dario Lopez-Mills/AP

A vendor sells flags carrying the image of the Pope Photograph: Dario Lopez-Mills/AP

Worshippers sing at Casa del Conde Rul in Guanajuato Photograph: Ettore Ferrari/EPA

Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful at the cathedral in Leon Photograph: Alexandre Meneghini/AP