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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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A World Youth Day pilgrim walks a quiet Copacabana beach before sunrise July 28. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims camped out overnight for the World Youth Day vigil and closing Mass.

Photo: CNS photo / Tyler Orsburn