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World Youth Day Rio

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.

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Pope Francis sits on a stage on Copacabana beach during the World Youth Day welcoming ceremony in Rio de Janeiro July 25.

Photo: CNS photo / Ricardo Moraes, Reuters