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 kisses a baby while riding in the popemobile along Copacabana beach on his way to the Way of the Cross July 26.
Photo: CNS photo / L'Osservatore Romano