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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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Youths wearing souvenir miters wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at Quinta da Boa Vista park, where the pope heard the confessions of five World Youth Day pilgrims, July 26.

Photo: CNS photo / Paulo Whitaker, Reuters