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.
A pilgrim uses binoculars during the World Youth Day closing Mass with Pope Francis on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro July 28.
Photo: CNS photo / Tyler Orsburn