Source: TOI
RIO DE JANEIRO: Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics packed the beach of Copacabana on Tuesday for the start of a weeklong religious event in Rio de Janeiro that includes gatherings with Pope Francis.
Rain clouds cleared in time and pilgrims from around the world waved flags, sang and prayed as the archbishop of Rio, OraniTempesta, led a mass to kick off World Youth Day in the country with the world’s greatest number of Roman Catholics.
Categories: Americas, Catholics, Celebrations
I hope they gave the pope time for a swim.
Is current Pope fond of it?