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 wears an Indian headdress presented to him by members of the Pataxo tribe of Brazil July 27. The pope greeted the tribal members as he met with political, economic and cultural leaders at Rio's Municipal Theater.
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