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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 kisses a baby while riding in the popemobile along Copacabana beach on his way to the Way of the Cross July 26.

Photo: CNS photo / L'Osservatore Romano