Awaiting the arrival of the Pope in Mexico.<br/> <br />Final preparations are underway in the Mexican city of Leon, a day ahead of the much anticipated visit of Pope Benedict.<br/> <br />Local vendors are already offering their wares.<br/> <br />Anticipation is in the air..<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Spanish) CARLOS ROBLES, LOCAL RESIDENT, SAYING:<br/> <br />"For us it's a privilege for him to be here with us. I would ask him to keep praying for the good people of the world."<br/> <br />Pilgrims are arriving to see the Pope.<br/> <br />The visit will be the first for Pope Benedict in the largely conservative Catholic country.<br/> <br />Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters
