Millions of young people gathered in Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day in July. It was Pope Francis' first international trip. By all accounts the event was joyous, spirit-filled and peppered with poignant words and gestures from the pontiff.
Pope Francis sits on a stage on Copacabana beach during the World Youth Day welcoming ceremony in Rio de Janeiro July 25.
Photo: CNS photo / Ricardo Moraes, Reuters