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 arrives at Quinta da Boa Vista park, where he heard the confessions of five young people attending World Youth Day, July 26.
Photo: CNS photo / Paulo Whitaker, Reuters