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.
Altar servers carry a large monstrance containing the Eucharist as Pope Francis leads the World Youth Day vigil on Copacabana beach July 27.
Photo: CNS photo / Paul Haring