In an attempt to focus on the ordeals faced by migrants heading to the U.S., Pope Francis will end his upcoming 2016 Mexico trip by conducting Mass in the border town of Ciudad Juarez.

El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz released a statement explaining the meaning of the Pope’s choice of location. His diocese will collaborate with the Vatican and Juarez's diocese so worshipers from both sides of the border, he said in a statement. The visit to the border will happen on Feb. 17.

“During Mass, Pope Francis will undoubtedly call attention to many realities that are lived on both sides of our U.S.-Mexico border, particularly the plight of so many migrants and refugees fleeing violence and poverty in their home countries, in search of better lives for themselves and their children,” said Seitz.

The Mass is scheduled to take place at El Punto, a field near Benito Juarez Stadium at around 4 p.m.

“Pope Francis is expected to approach the U.S.-Mexico divide as a symbol of the same journey taken by migrants. It will also provide him an opportunity to acknowledge the faithful on the El Paso side of the border,” said Seitz.

According to the Vatican's release, the pontiff’s five-day visit to Mexico will start on Feb. 12, 2016.

Reuters reports before leading Mass in Juarez, Francis will visit with the indigenous people in San Cristobal de Las Casas in Chiapas and speak to a gathering of youths in Morelia.

According to Mexico's foreign ministry, the Pope intends to meet with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto as well as other government officials. Issues regarding the environment, poverty, migrant security and human rights are expected to be discussed.

While speaking to Congress during his recent trip to the U.S., Francis made a point of bringing up the struggles faced by migrants. He said that thousands of people are led to travel north to search for a better life. “Is this not what we want for our own children?” he asked.