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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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Altar servers carry a large monstrance containing the Eucharist as Pope Francis leads the World Youth Day vigil on Copacabana beach July 27.

Photo: CNS photo / Paul Haring